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మూర్తి 1: The cover of "Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World." The image depicts a banana textured with a world map, set against a deep blue background, symbolizing the global impact and journey of the fruit discussed within the book.
Key Themes and Content
The book delves into several critical aspects of the banana's existence:
- Historical Journey: Tracing the banana's path from ancient origins, including theories about its role in the Garden of Eden, to its modern cultivation and distribution.
- Economic and Political Impact: Examination of the rise of "banana republics" in Central America and the influence of major corporations like Chiquita and Dole on global markets and local politics.
- Biological Vulnerabilities: Detailed discussion of the diseases, particularly Panama disease, that threaten banana crops worldwide, and the scientific efforts to develop resistant varieties.
- Future Outlook: Insights into the challenges and potential solutions for ensuring the continued availability of this staple fruit, including genetic engineering and sustainable farming practices.
రచయిత సమాచారం
Dan Koeppel is an award-winning journalist specializing in science and nature. His work has appeared in prominent publications such as నేషనల్ జియోగ్రాఫిక్, బయట, Scientific American, మరియు వైర్డు. He has also discussed the subject of bananas on NPR's తాజా గాలి మరియు Science Friday.
స్పెసిఫికేషన్లు
| గుణం | వివరాలు |
|---|---|
| శీర్షిక | Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World |
| రచయిత | Dan Koeppel |
| ప్రచురణకర్త | ప్లూమ్ |
| ప్రచురణ తేదీ | డిసెంబర్ 30, 2008 |
| భాష | ఇంగ్లీష్ |
| ప్రింట్ పొడవు | 304 పేజీలు |
| ISBN-10 | 9780452290082 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0452290082 |
| వస్తువు బరువు | 8.8 ఔన్సులు |
| కొలతలు | 5.2 x 0.7 x 7.88 అంగుళాలు |
అదనపు సమాచారం
For further reading and related topics, consider exploring works by other authors on agricultural history, global economics, and food science.
- సంబంధిత విషయాలు: Crop science, agriculture industry, world history, business and economics.
- Bestseller Status: Ranked #1 in Crop Science and #16 in Agriculture Industry on Amazon.
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