Joseph E. Armstrong

Engaging and humorous "brief" history that thoroughly backstops a whole lot of science at a time when paleobiology, molecular clockwork and fossil record realignment are shaking the tree of life from deep time to present. Armstrong is a dedicated, life-long botanist who has prepared much material and enlightenment for students and professionals.

Armstrong's erudite recap is a workout requiring lots of highlighting and go-fetch in chapter-sized bites for the non-botanist. A bigger glossary and direction to online resources would be useful additions. At stake is one's essential self-interest, courtesy of living in a green world.… (mer)