Author: MCCOY, PETER
Title: Radical Mycology. A Treatise on Seeing & Working with Fungi
Description: Portland: Chthaeus Press, 2016. Original decorated wrappers. Slight creasing to upper right corners of final pages. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; With plates & illustrations. Slight creasing to upper right corners of final pages. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 26.5 x 21.2 x 4.5 cms; xx, 646 pages; Radical Mycology: A Treatise on Seeing and Working with Fungi by Peter McCoy is a wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful book that explores the world of fungi through scientific, ecological, cultural, and philosophical lenses. At nearly 700 pages, it functions as both a detailed reference manual and a visionary manifesto. McCoy, a self-taught mycologist and founder of the Radical Mycology movement, presents fungi as essential players in ecological systems and human life. He explains fungal biology, taxonomy, and ecology, emphasising their roles in decomposition, soil building, and symbiosis with plants. A major focus is mycoremediation—the use of fungi to break down and detoxify pollutants, offering powerful tools for environmental restoration. Beyond biology, the book explores the historical and cultural significance of fungi. McCoy discusses their uses in traditional medicine, spirituality, food, and fermentation, while also advocating for their potential in sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and community building. He draws parallels between fungal networks and social systems, encouraging a “mycelial” model of interconnectedness and mutual aid. Practical guidance is also a core part of the book, with clear instructions on cultivation, wild foraging, and creating fungal-based materials. McCoy's writing is accessible and engaging, supported by illustrations and extensive appendices that make complex topics approachable for readers with various levels of experience. Ultimately, Radical Mycology is more than a book about mushrooms—it's an invitation to reimagine humanity's relationship with the natural world, with fungi as powerful allies in healing both ecosystems and societies.. Very Good .
Keywords: Mushrooms Growing History
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Title: Radical Mycology. A Treatise on Seeing & Working with Fungi
Description: Portland: Chthaeus Press, 2016. Original decorated wrappers. Slight creasing to upper right corners of final pages. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; With plates & illustrations. Slight creasing to upper right corners of final pages. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 26.5 x 21.2 x 4.5 cms; xx, 646 pages; Radical Mycology: A Treatise on Seeing and Working with Fungi by Peter McCoy is a wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful book that explores the world of fungi through scientific, ecological, cultural, and philosophical lenses. At nearly 700 pages, it functions as both a detailed reference manual and a visionary manifesto. McCoy, a self-taught mycologist and founder of the Radical Mycology movement, presents fungi as essential players in ecological systems and human life. He explains fungal biology, taxonomy, and ecology, emphasising their roles in decomposition, soil building, and symbiosis with plants. A major focus is mycoremediation—the use of fungi to break down and detoxify pollutants, offering powerful tools for environmental restoration. Beyond biology, the book explores the historical and cultural significance of fungi. McCoy discusses their uses in traditional medicine, spirituality, food, and fermentation, while also advocating for their potential in sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and community building. He draws parallels between fungal networks and social systems, encouraging a “mycelial” model of interconnectedness and mutual aid. Practical guidance is also a core part of the book, with clear instructions on cultivation, wild foraging, and creating fungal-based materials. McCoy's writing is accessible and engaging, supported by illustrations and extensive appendices that make complex topics approachable for readers with various levels of experience. Ultimately, Radical Mycology is more than a book about mushrooms—it's an invitation to reimagine humanity's relationship with the natural world, with fungi as powerful allies in healing both ecosystems and societies.. Very Good .
Keywords: Mushrooms Growing History
Price: GBP 70.00 = appr. US$ 99.96 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63230
- Book number: 63230
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