Review of The Botany of Desire (2009) by Katherine T — 15 Jan 2011

Apples from Kazakstan? Genetically modified french fries? yommm.

This review of The Botany of Desire (2009) was written by Katherine T on 15 Jan 2011.

The Botany of Desire has generally received very positive reviews.

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