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Also by David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores the compelling idea that we are―and have long been―using up Earth's soil. The Hidden Half of Nature reveals why good health―for people and for plants―depends on Earth’s smallest creatures. In Growing a Revolution, geologist David R. Montgomery travels the world, meeting farmers at the forefront of an agricultural movement to restore soil health. What Your Food Ate is a must-read for farmers, eaters, chefs, doctors, and anyone concerned with reversing the modern epidemic of chronic diseases and mitigating climate change.

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"A great read, opening up for nonscientists the microbial world that underlies all life. You will see your body and the world around you in exciting new ways."
Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation

"Reads like a fast-paced novel but tells the true story of the workings of soils, and even our own bodies."
Neil Shubin, author of The Universe Within

"[A] transformative read."
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"[A] beautifully synthesized scientific memoir."
Barbara Kiser, Nature

"Montgomery and Biklé argue that when we farm and when we eat, we’re feeding a diverse community of microorganisms. This book is sure to become a game-changing guide to the future of good food and healthy landscapes."
Dan Barber, chef and author of The Third Plate

"An ingenious idea!
The Hidden Half of Nature draws a straight line from the microbes that live in healthy soil to those that live in healthy guts, skillfully blending the personal and the scientific. This is a must-read for anyone concerned with their own health."
Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist

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The Hidden Half of Nature offers a wonderfully fresh and exquisitely informed approach that could change how we relate to ourselves, our diets, our gardens and our world."
Tim McNulty, Seattle Times

"A stunningly clever book that connects the tiny dots of the microbial world. I will never ignore my microbes again."
Kirk Johnson, Sant Director, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

"A wonderful read!
The Hidden Half of Nature not only explores the workings of the microbial world, but also the people and the methods used to advance our knowledge of it."
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About the Author

David R. Montgomery is a professor at the University of Washington and a 2008 MacArthur Fellow.

Anne Biklé is a biologist and environmental planner. Her career spans the fields of environmental stewardship, habitat restoration, and public health. The Hidden Half of Nature is her first book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Reprint edition (November 15, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393353370
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393353372
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.3 inches
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