About the Book: Plants For People
Plants for People gives us an insight into the countless, often surprising ways
in which we use plants—from the woodpulp in our clothing and the soya in fast
food, to new medicines from daffodil bulbs for Alzheimers, yew leaves and
hazelnuts for cancers, and sunflower seeds providing cleaner fuel for our cars.
Plants are essential to our lives, yet the ways in which we manage them are
seriously harming people and environments worldwide. Plants for People considers
practical and ethical issues such as organic production, bio-piracy and the
Fairtrade movement. Its mission is to help us save the diversity of plant