Science Not Stamp Collecting

Synopsis

Video recording of a lecture by Professor Stephen Hopper at the Royal Society on the importance of botany from 1759 to 2059. Arranged in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to celebrate their 250th anniversary in 2009. He considers the vital role that plant taxonomy and systematics has played in plant science. In particular, how these fields are transforming to meet the needs of 21st century science as we address the challenges of climate change and global conservation. (60 minutes)

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2009

Year of production

2009

Subjects

Biology; Environmental science

Keywords

botany; environmental issues; taxonomy

Online availability

URI

http://royalsociety.tv/dpx_royalsociety/dpx.php?cmd=autoplay&type=solo&dpxuser=dpx_v12&pres=465

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

Stephen Hopper

Production Company

Name

Royal Society: Royalsociety.tv

Email

http://royalsociety.org/contact-us/?from=header

Web

http://royalsociety.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7451 2500

Address

6-9 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AG

Notes

Royalsociety.tv offers live webcasts as well as podcasts and free, on-demand streaming of video and audio recordings of events held at the Royal Society. Lectures and discussions feature leading scientists and cover history of science as well as exploring cutting-edge science and culture.