The Mushroom at the End of the World
On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins
Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
Explore the fascinating world of matsutake mushrooms with The Mushroom at the End of the World. This valuable and sought-after fungi grows in human-disturbed forests across the northern hemisphere, and offers insights into the resilience of nature amidst destruction. Through its exploration of matsutake commerce, fungal ecologies, and forest histories, this book sheds light on the promise of cohabitation and survival in a time of global destruction. Join Japanese gourmets, capitalist traders, Hmong jungle fighters, and more on a journey through one of the world's most intriguing commodity chains.
Publish Date
2015-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
2015-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.02
ISBN
9780691162751
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