{"product_id":"in-search-of-mycotopia-citizen-science-fungi-fanatics-and-the-untapped-potential-of-mushrooms-paperback","title":"In Search of Mycotopia: Citizen Science, Fungi Fanatics, and the Untapped Potential of Mushrooms - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDoug Bierend\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis entertaining, mind-expanding mushroom guide \"introduces us to the staggering variety of mushrooms . . . their mystery, their funk, and the way they captivate our imaginations\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A natural sequel for the many readers who enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake's \u003ci\u003eEntangled Life\u003c\/i\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom ecology to fermentation, in pop culture and in medicine--mushrooms are everywhere. With an explorer's eye, author Doug Bierend guides readers through the weird, wonderful world of fungi and the amazing mycological movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Search of Mycotopia\u003c\/i\u003e introduces us to an incredible, essential, and oft-overlooked kingdom of life--fungi--and all the potential it holds for our future, through the work and research being done by an unforgettable community of mushroom-mad citizen scientists and microbe devotees. This entertaining and mind-expanding book will captivate readers who are curious about the hidden worlds and networks that make up our planet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBierend uncovers a vanguard of mycologists: growers, independent researchers, ecologists, entrepreneurs, and amateur enthusiasts exploring and advocating for fungi's capacity to improve and heal. From decontaminating landscapes and waterways to achieving food security, \u003ci\u003eIn Search of Mycotopia\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates how humans can work with fungi to better live with nature--and with one another.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Bierend\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance journalist writing about science and technology, food, and education, and the various ways they point to a more equitable and sustainable world. His byline appears in \u003ci\u003eWired\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMotherboard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Counter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOutside Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCivil Eats\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous other publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.4 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654436675891,"sku":"9781645021490","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/W0N9jV6_ns9781645021490.webp?v=1784004147","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/in-search-of-mycotopia-citizen-science-fungi-fanatics-and-the-untapped-potential-of-mushrooms-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}