Dying on the Vine: How Phylloxera Transformed Wine by George D. Gale (English) H

Description: Dying on the Vine by George D. Gale, George D. Gale, Jr. Chronicles 150 years of scientific warfare against the grapevines worst enemy: phylloxera. This title describes the biological and economic disaster that unfolded when a tiny, root-sucking insect invaded the south of France in the 1860s, spread throughout Europe, and journeyed across oceans to Africa, South America, Australia, and California. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Dying on the Vine chronicles 150 years of scientific warfare against the grapevines worst enemy: phylloxera. In a book that is highly relevant for the wine industry today, George Gale describes the biological and economic disaster that unfolded when a tiny, root-sucking insect invaded the south of France in the 1860s, spread throughout Europe, and journeyed across oceans to Africa, South America, Australia, and California-laying waste to vineyards wherever it landed. He tells how scientists, viticulturalists, researchers, and others came together to save the worlds vineyards and, with years of observation and research, developed a strategy of resistance. Among other topics, the book discusses phylloxera as an important case study of how one invasive species can colonize new habitats and examines Californias past and present problems with it. Flap "George Gales book, a scientific whodunit, will certainly become the standard work on the little yellow bug that caused such devastation for winemakers from 1867 to recent times. Its a tale well told about a small group of scientists who fought a lonely battle against both the devastator and an arrogant academic establishment."-George M. Taber, author of Judgment of Paris--California vs France and the 1976 Wine Tasting That Revolutionized Wine Author Biography George Gale is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the author of Theory of Science. He has written about phylloxera for The World of Fine Wine magazine and other publications. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Disaster Strikes: "All your vines are fatally condemned to disappear, Monsieur" 2. La Defense: Sand, Submersion, and Sulfiding 3. La Reconstitution 4. The Underground Battle: Grafting on American Rootstock 5. Phylloxera Makes the European Grand Tour 6. The Bug Goes South: New Venues, Same Story 7. The Old Americans, or How the Fox Conquered Europe 8. Phylloxera Breaks Out (Twice) in California Conclusion Appendix A. Life Cycle of Phylloxera Appendix B. American Wild Grape Species Appendix C. Old American Varieties Glossary Bibliography Index Review "Fascinating... [Gale] brings fresh insights to the tale." The Economist "Explores the crisis with fresh details and stunning insights. Nominated for a 2012 IACP Award, Dying on the Vine is an excellent and immendsely readable history of wine and its continuing transformation in the wake of an environmental disaster." Zester Daily "[A] fine reference for the botanically inclined and researcher alike. So why dwell on a plague that happened almost 150 years ago? Because it is still with us, waiting to mutate, as it did in California in the 1980s, eventually destroying thousands of acres of vines." Wine Spectator "It should be read not just by curious wine drinkers, but also by those with a serious interest in the history of plant disease." -- James Simpson Agricultural History "Describes for the first time in great detail the worldwide grape blight of the late 19th century." College & Research Libraries News "A fantastic book and was a great read from cover to cover... If youre at all interested in the history of wine, ecology, entomology, or just overall good writing, I highly recommend picking up a copy of this book!" The Academic Wino "A fascinating read for anyone interested in grapevines and/or the philosophy of science." -- G. S. Howell Choice Prizes Commended for IACP Crystal Whisk Award (Culinary History) 2012 Review Quote "It should be read not just by curious wine drinkers, but also by those with a serious interest in the history of plant disease." Details ISBN0520265483 Author George D. Gale, Jr. Year 2011 ISBN-10 0520265483 ISBN-13 9780520265486 Format Hardcover Imprint University of California Press Subtitle How Phylloxera Transformed Wine Country of Publication United States Short Title DYING ON THE VINE Language English Media Book DEWEY 634.827 Pages 336 Publisher University of California Press Place of Publication Berkerley Series University of California Press Illustrations 21 b-w photographs, 2 line illustrations, 5 maps, 3 tables UK Release Date 2011-07-05 Publication Date 2011-07-05 AU Release Date 2011-07-05 NZ Release Date 2011-07-05 US Release Date 2011-07-05 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161742442;

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