Secret Life of Plants
A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man
By Christopher Bird, Peter Tompkins | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
\"Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book.\" — John White, San Francisco Chronicle
Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the rich psychic universe of plants.
The Secret Life of Plants explores plants' response to human care and nurturing, their ability to communicate with man, plants' surprising reaction to music, their lie-detection abilities, their creative powers, and much more. Tompkins and Bird's classic book affirms the depth of humanity's relationship with nature and adds special urgency to the cause of protecting the environment that nourishes us.
What if plants are more aware, more intelligent, and more like us than we ever imagined?
- Plant Consciousness: Go inside the labs of scientists discovering that plants react to music, demonstrate lie-detection abilities, and may even have emotions.
- Extrasensory Perception: Follow the revolutionary experiments of Cleve Backster, who attached a polygraph to a plant and found it could seemingly read his mind.
- The Human-Plant Connection: Learn how plants respond to human care, nurturing, and even focused thought, affirming a deep and mysterious relationship with mankind.
- Pioneering Discoveries: Uncover a hidden history of research into electroculture, plant intelligence, and the psychic universe of the vegetal kingdom, from the groundbreaking work of Jagadis Chandra Bose to modern-day revelations.
Editions of Secret Life of Plants
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060915872
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062874429
Read an Excerpt
\"Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book.\" — John White, San Francisco Chronicle
Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the rich psychic universe of plants.
The Secret Life of Plants explores plants' response to human care and nurturing, their ability to communicate with man, plants' surprising reaction to music, their lie-detection abilities, their creative powers, and much more. Tompkins and Bird's classic book affirms the depth of humanity's relationship with nature and adds special urgency to the cause of protecting the environment that nourishes us.
What if plants are more aware, more intelligent, and more like us than we ever imagined?
- Plant Consciousness: Go inside the labs of scientists discovering that plants react to music, demonstrate lie-detection abilities, and may even have emotions.
- Extrasensory Perception: Follow the revolutionary experiments of Cleve Backster, who attached a polygraph to a plant and found it could seemingly read his mind.
- The Human-Plant Connection: Learn how plants respond to human care, nurturing, and even focused thought, affirming a deep and mysterious relationship with mankind.
- Pioneering Discoveries: Uncover a hidden history of research into electroculture, plant intelligence, and the psychic universe of the vegetal kingdom, from the groundbreaking work of Jagadis Chandra Bose to modern-day revelations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secret Life of Plants about?
\"Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book.\" — John White, San Francisco Chronicle
Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the rich psychic universe of plants.
The Secret Life of Plants explores plants' response to human care and nurturing, their ability to communicate with man, plants' surprising reaction to music, their lie-detection abilities, their creative powers, and much more. Tompkins and Bird's classic book affirms the depth of humanity's relationship with nature and adds special urgency to the cause of protecting the environment that nourishes us.
What if plants are more aware, more intelligent, and more like us than we ever imagined?
- Plant Consciousness: Go inside the labs of scientists discovering that plants react to music, demonstrate lie-detection abilities, and may even have emotions.
- Extrasensory Perception: Follow the revolutionary experiments of Cleve Backster, who attached a polygraph to a plant and found it could seemingly read his mind.
- The Human-Plant Connection: Learn how plants respond to human care, nurturing, and even focused thought, affirming a deep and mysterious relationship with mankind.
- Pioneering Discoveries: Uncover a hidden history of research into electroculture, plant intelligence, and the psychic universe of the vegetal kingdom, from the groundbreaking work of Jagadis Chandra Bose to modern-day revelations.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Secret Life of Plants?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs
Where can I read a sample of Secret Life of Plants?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060915872
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Secret Life of Plants?
Christopher Bird, Peter Tompkins
Who is the Publisher of the book Secret Life of Plants?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Secret Life of Plants is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060915872) and ebook(ISBN 9780062874429)
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