Description
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, résumés of book authors characterise their historical activities and contributions to the turfgrass field, providing an extensive bibliography of turfgrass texts, research development, and educational programmes 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.
Book Information
ISBN 9781611861037
Author James B Beard
Format Hardback
Page Count 550
Imprint Michigan State University Press
Publisher Michigan State University Press