ആമുഖം
ഈ മാനുവൽ ഒരു ഓവർ നൽകുന്നുview and detailed information about the book "Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World" by Dan Koeppel. It explores the history, cultural significance, and future challenges facing the world's most popular fruit. This book is a comprehensive resource for understanding the complex journey of the banana from its origins to its current global status.
ചിത്രം 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.
രചയിതാവിന്റെ വിവരങ്ങൾ
Dan Koeppel is an award-winning journalist specializing in science and nature. His work has appeared in prominent publications such as നാഷണൽ ജിയോഗ്രാഫിക്, പുറത്ത്, സയന്റിഫിക് അമേരിക്കൻ, ഒപ്പം വയർഡ്. He has also discussed the subject of bananas on NPR's ശുദ്ധവായു ഒപ്പം Science Friday.
സ്പെസിഫിക്കേഷനുകൾ
| ആട്രിബ്യൂട്ട് | വിശദാംശങ്ങൾ |
|---|---|
| തലക്കെട്ട് | Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World |
| രചയിതാവ് | Dan Koeppel |
| പ്രസാധകൻ | പ്ലം |
| പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണ തീയതി | ഡിസംബർ 30, 2008 |
| ഭാഷ | ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് |
| പ്രിന്റ് നീളം | 304 പേജുകൾ |
| ISBN-10 | 9780452290082 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0452290082 |
| ഇനത്തിൻ്റെ ഭാരം | 8.8 ഔൺസ് |
| അളവുകൾ | 5.2 x 0.7 x 7.88 ഇഞ്ച് |
അധിക വിവരം
For further reading and related topics, consider exploring works by other authors on agricultural history, global economics, and food science.
- അനുബന്ധ വിഷയങ്ങൾ: Crop science, agriculture industry, world history, business and economics.
- Bestseller Status: Ranked #1 in Crop Science and #16 in Agriculture Industry on Amazon.
പിന്തുണ
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