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Out of Nature: Why Drugs from Plants Matter to the Future of Humanity Paperback – Illustrated, February 1, 2012

by Kara Rogers (Author)
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About half of all species under threat of extinction in the world today are plants. The loss of plant biodiversity is disturbing for many reasons, but especially because it is a reflection of the growing disconnect between humans and nature. Plants have been used for millennia in traditional systems of healing and have held a significant place in drug development for Western medicine as well. Despite the recent dominance of synthetic drug production, natural product discovery remains the backbone of drug development. As the diversity of life on Earth is depleted and increasing numbers of species become lost to extinction, we continue to lose opportunities to achieve advances in medicine.

Through stories of drug revelation in nature and forays into botany, human behavior, and conservation, Kara Rogers sheds light on the multiple ways in which humans, medicine, and plants are interconnected. With accessible and engaging writing, she explores the relationships between humans and plants, relating the stories of plant hunters of centuries past and examining the impact of human activities on the environment and the world's biodiversity. Rogers also highlights the role that plant-based products can play in encouraging conservation and protecting the heritage and knowledge of indigenous peoples.

Out of Nature provides a fresh perspective on modern drug innovation and its relationship with nature. The book delves into the complexity of biophilia—the innate human attraction to life in the natural world—and suggests that the reawakening of this drive is fundamental to expanding conservation efforts and improving medicine. Rogers's examination of plants, humans, and drug discovery also conveys a passionate optimism for the future of biodiversity and medicine. Including a collection of hand-drawn maps and plant illustrations created by the author, this well-researched narrative will inspire as well as inform.
 
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    University of Arizona Press
  4. Publication date
    February 1, 2012
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  6. ISBN-10
    0816529698
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0816529698
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"Rogers effectively draws attention to critical issues in a timely fashion and in an accessible and engaging manner." —The Quarterly Review of Biology

“This book is unique in its focus on ethnobotanical aspects of people–landscape and people–plant species relationships.” —Mark Merlin, co-author of Kava: The Pacific Elixir: The Definitive Guide to Its Ethnobotany, History, and Chemistry

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Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. She holds a PhD in pharmacology and toxicology and is a member of the National Association of Science Writers. She lives in Chicago.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Arizona Press; First Edition (February 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0816529698
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0816529698
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential read !
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This is one of the most important books EVER written. This shows the most essential tie in and responsibilities humans have for preserving nature. A because it should be five; B because our own survival hinges upon it. It is why I started a vitamin company and give 10% to preserving botanical knowledge. Please read this book. It should be better marketed, for sure. Is she coming out with more?
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3.0 out of 5 stars A passionate treatment of concerns about the environment, triggered by the explosion of the herbal remedies industry.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2015
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The author is well qualified and a sincere conservationist and the book is no doubt an excellent read; I found myself often researching issues raised, in more detail, to gain a better understanding.

My only criticisms are around the belief and assumption that value of herbal medicine, that was thought to be efficacious by indigenous groups long ago, or small tribes in isolated parts of the world at the present time, can be assumed to be somehow unassailable because it seems to us to be "natural", and that modern medicine must learn from the ancient arts to secure the future health of humankind. There seems to be a parallel here with a kind of religious belief that has lead to a huge growth ($40 billion/a) in the herbal remedies and "supplements" industry, which by the authors own admission is largely of unproven efficacy. This has led, like the Rhino horn trade and other sources of material thought to enhance health (mainly sexual), to a decimation of wildlife especially in those countries unable (and often unwilling) to protect their environments.

There is not much that can be done now of course to stem the tide, but, in a way, by exalting the value of ancient medicine, that by definition was ineffective compared to modern scientific approaches, the author is catalyzing the process.

There are many references to the use of plants in modern medicine but I also think that the book title is a little misleading; maybe a better one might be - "Maintaining Biodiversity in an Environment Exploited by the Religious Belief in Herbal Medicine"

I was going to pass the book to my grandson who is very interested in biology but I am of the view that it might be a little difficult for him to extract the true scientific message that the title implies.
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