The World Beneath Our Feet
The Hidden Life of Soil and Why It Matters to Us All
$32.75
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
17 August 2026
Summary
To appreciate the wonders of the world around us, we’re often told to look up. But what if we need to look down instead?
The ground beneath our feet hums with a staggering abundance of winding roots, interconnecting fungal networks, wriggling creatures and mind-blowing microbial life. This hidden ecosystem is the single most biodiverse habitat on the planet. Half of all our species exist underfoot, and just a handful of soil can contain an entire world. Without soil, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399742481 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399742485 |
| Author: | Frank Ashwood |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 17 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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Critics Review
This is a thrilling and delightful book. It opens a treasure chest of fascinating insights into our most neglected ecosystem. * George Monbiot *If there’s one thing we’re going to need in the future, it’s healthy soil. Terrestrial life depends on it. We find ourselves at a critical juncture in our history and what we do now will determine our survival. I sincerely hope we heed the message of this significant book. Quite simply magnificent. * George McGavin, Oxford University Museum of Natural History *
About The Author
Frank Ashwood
Dr. Frank Ashwood is a soil ecologist and macrophotographer specializing in soil invertebrates. He is a Lecturer of Ecology and Entomology at Lincoln University in New Zealand. He received his PhD from the University of Lancashire in 2016.
Frank previously worked as a scientist for Forest Research, part of the British Government’s Forestry Commission. He is an Associate Editor of the New Zealand Journal of Zoology and a member of the Royal Society of Biology.
Frank has appeared on the BBC Earth Podcast, BBC Breakfast, and ABC Landline. His soil animal photography has been featured in The Guardian and The New York Times, and has been exhibited internationally.
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