Turfgrass History and Literature: Lawns, Sports, and Golf Contributor(s): Beard, James B. (Author), Beard, Harriet J. (Author), Beard, James C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1611861039 ISBN-13: 9781611861037 Publisher: Michigan State University Press OUR PRICE: $79.15 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Flowers - General - Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture - Gardening | Lawns |
Dewey: 635.964 |
LCCN: 2012049435 |
Physical Information: 1.4" H x 8.8" W x 11" (4.55 lbs) 544 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The true heritage of turfgrass science and culture is best represented by an extensive historical record encompassing the principles, cultural practices, grasses, materials, and equipment that have been developed over the course of 300 years by turfgrass scientists, private companies, professional turfgrass managers, and amateur practitioners. A detailed chronicle of the evolution and history of turfgrass by the leading expert in the field, this book documents the use of turfgrass worldwide as reflected in early publications and photographs and explores the development of its science and culture. In Beard's compilation, r sum s of book authors characterize their historical activities and contributions to the turfgrass field, providing an extensive bibliography of turfgrass texts, research development, and educational programs via reviews, scientific journals, research reports, and trade publications. Selected quotes and unique original photographs depict early activities, equipment, and conditions and their evolution in the turfgrass field. The books, proceedings, and reports cited in this text are drawn primarily from the comprehensive James B Beard Turfgrass Collection donated to the Michigan State University Turfgrass Information Center in 2003. The holdings at this library represent the most extensive collection of turfgrass-related publications available today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Beard, James B.: - Dr. James B Beard is the world's leading authority on turfgrasses and turfgrass science. He spent most of his career in academia, first at Michigan State University, then at Texas A&M University, where he is currently professor emeritus of turfgrass science. He has pioneered investigations concerning turfgrass and the ecology of grass, and has published widely and lectured both throughout North America and internationally. Currently, he guides turfgrass research and education programs, especially internationally, while also instructing in turfgrass education through seminars, papers, manuals, and books. He has also served on many national committees. |