An Introduction to Botany: Containing an Explanation of the Theory of That Science, Extracted From the Works of Linnaeus (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Lee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265883717 ISBN 13: 9780265883716

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, practical introduction to the science of botany.

This edition presents the foundational ideas behind the Sexual System of Botany, explaining how plants are organized by a distinction of the sexes and how that insight reshaped botanical classification. It draws on Linnaeus’s work and places the ideas in historical context, showing how modern botanists reformed older systems.

The book guides readers through the method of study, from understanding the twenty‑four classes to reading the descriptive chapters that follow. It blends theory with hands‑on practice, offering steps to examine flowers, identify parts, and use tables to determine a plant’s class, order, and genus. A mix of explanation and illustration helps readers grasp the anatomy of flowers and the logic behind classification.

• Learn the core ideas behind plant sex and how they influence classification.
• See how to determine a plant’s class, order, and genus using guided tables and examples.
• Get practical instructions for observing flowers, including dissection and magnification.
• Explore the historical development of botanical theory and the key contributors.

Ideal for students, gardeners, and curious readers who want a solid, accessible grounding in botany and its history.

About this title

About the Author

James F. Lee is the Head of the Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. His research interests are in the areas of second language reading comprehension, input processing, and exploring the relationship between the two. His research has appeared in a number of scholarly journals and publications, including the co-authored books with Alessandro Benati Second Language Processing: Theory, Problems and Possible Solutions (2007, Continuum) and Delivering Processing Instruction in Classrooms and Virtual Contexts (2007, Equinox). Other publications include the book Tasks and Communicating in Language Classrooms (2000, McGraw-Hill) and the co-authored book Making Communicative Language Teaching Happen, Second Edition (2003, McGraw-Hill). He has also co-authored secveral textbooks, including Sabias que...? Beginning Spanish, Vistazos, Que te parece?, and Ideas: Lecturas, estrategias, actividades y composiciones. He and Bill VanPatten are series editors for the McGraw-Hill Second Language Professional Series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265883717
• ISBN 13: 9780265883716
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 432