Textbook Of Botany
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A cornerstone of botanical education, J. M. Lowson's Textbook of Botany presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the plant kingdom, meticulously revised and largely rewritten by W. O. Howarth and L. G. G. Warne to reflect advances in the field. Originally conceived as a rigorous academic resource for university students, the text chronicles the fundamental principles of plant science — from cellular structure and physiology to taxonomy and reproduction — with clarity and academic precision. Published by University Tutorial Press Ltd of London, this edition represents a collaborative effort between some of Britain's most distinguished botanical academics, drawing on expertise from the University of Manchester and the University of Karachi. The work stands as a testament to the enduring tradition of British botanical scholarship, combining methodical instruction with the depth expected of a university-level curriculum. Warne and Howarth's revisions ensure the text remains aligned with contemporary scientific understanding while preserving Lowson's foundational rigour. Whether approached as an introductory primer or a detailed reference work, this volume argues compellingly for botany as an indispensable discipline — leaving the reader with a profound appreciation for the complexity and beauty of the living world.
Author: J. M. Lowson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A cornerstone of botanical education, J. M. Lowson's Textbook of Botany presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the plant kingdom, meticulously revised and largely rewritten by W. O. Howarth and L. G. G. Warne to reflect advances in the field. Originally conceived as a rigorous academic resource for university students, the text chronicles the fundamental principles of plant science — from cellular structure and physiology to taxonomy and reproduction — with clarity and academic precision. Published by University Tutorial Press Ltd of London, this edition represents a collaborative effort between some of Britain's most distinguished botanical academics, drawing on expertise from the University of Manchester and the University of Karachi. The work stands as a testament to the enduring tradition of British botanical scholarship, combining methodical instruction with the depth expected of a university-level curriculum. Warne and Howarth's revisions ensure the text remains aligned with contemporary scientific understanding while preserving Lowson's foundational rigour. Whether approached as an introductory primer or a detailed reference work, this volume argues compellingly for botany as an indispensable discipline — leaving the reader with a profound appreciation for the complexity and beauty of the living world.