"Science and art, matter and spirit, indigenous knowledge and Western science— can they be goldenrod and asters for each other?" p. 47
Alchemy: a power or process that changes or transforms something in a mysterious or impressive way. (MW)
Arboretum: a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. (MW)
Botany: a branch of biology dealing with plant life. (YA)
Biophysical: the application of physical principles and methods to biological problems. (YA)
Ecology: a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments. (YA)
Objectivity: the ability to consider or represent facts, information, etc., without being influenced by personal feelings or opinions. (OED)
Primacy: the state of being first (as in importance, order, or rank). (MW)
Reductionist: showing the belief that complicated things can be explained by considering them as a combination of simple parts. (OED)
Taxonomy: the study of the general principles of scientific classification. (MW)
Vacillate: to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses. (MW)
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