Author: David George Haskell
In ‘How Flowers Made Our World,’ David George Haskell makes a case for the soft power of flowers.
David George Haskell, a professor of biology, has written widely loved books about the secrets of forests and the sounds of the living world. In the latest book, he has become the advocate for the enormous silent presence of flowering plants in almost every nook and cranny of our lives.
The book combines lyrical writing, sensual exploration, and scientific expertise to explore some of the most consequential life forms ever to have evolved, showing how our planet came to be and how it thrives today.
Haskell writes in a way that is both informative and reflective, making complex ecological ideas feel accessible and meaningful.
