New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Rick A López, "Rooted in Place: Botany, Indigeneity, and Art in the Construction of Mexican Nature, 1570-1914" (U Arizona Press, 2025)
This episode discusses Rick A. López's book, "Rooted in Place," which examines botany, indigeneity, and art in the construction of Mexican nature from 1570-1914. The book analyzes how scientific intellectuals claimed nature within Mexico and the importance they placed on…