The Mushroom at the End of the World
On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins
Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
The book explores the complex ecology and economy surrounding the Matsutake mushroom, a highly valued species that thrives in human-disturbed forests. It uses the mushroom as a lens to examine the interconnectedness of biological diversity and cultural diversity, revealing how life persists in the fragmented landscapes left by global capitalism.
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