A Century of Mycology [Hardcover]

Brian Sutton (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0521570565 | ISBN-13: 978-0521570565

British mycologists have had a major impact on the study of fungi over the past hundred years. Commemorating the centennial of the British Mycological Society, this book gives an account of both professional and amateur contributions to the field of mycology. A variety of distinguished British and American contributors offer authoritative commentary on the present state of mycology, and on potential future developments in this field. The book is introduced by an overview of the historical British role in mycology and personal views on some examples of pioneering work in fungal study. Later chapters treat a number of subjects in depth, such as physiology, systematics, ecology, chemistry and mapping.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...provides a detailed history of the diverse activities of the BMS over the past century and an overview of important areas of fungal cell and organismal biology." Susan Kaminskyj, Fungal Genetics and Biology

Book Description

A celebration of the centenary of the British Mycological Society and the impact of its members worldwide during the last 100 years. It combines various historical accounts of the contributions made to the study of fungi by British mycologists with contemporary reviews of individual subjects for which the British are noted as pioneers or world leaders. Review articles cover physiology, biochemistry, computing, ecology, systematics and the environment. Aimed at both professionals and amateurs with an interest in the past, present and future of mycology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 412 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (May 31, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521570565
• ISBN-13: 978-0521570565
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,995,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)