Two texts are used in this course.  Abbott 1992 is selected because it provides a good overview of the range of cultural interactions with plants that have been and continue to be important for Hawaiians.  Balick and Cox 1996 is selected because it provided a bridge from the Pacific Islands to the Global context of human interactions with plants.  Both books have won awards for their content.

• Abbott, Isabella Aiona. 1992. La'au Hawai'i: Traditonal Hawaiian uses of plants. Bishop Museum Press, Honolulu. This book is widely available in local stores including the University of Hawaii bookstore, the Bishop Museum (Shop Pacifica) bookstore, Native Books, and other stores featuring books of local interest.

• Balick, Michael J. and Paul A. Cox. 1996. Plants, People, and Culture: The science of ethnobotany.  Scientific American Library.  Reprint edition in 2005 by the American Botanical Council, Austin TX.

• Dr. Abbott's book is available on O`ahu in most book stores that feature Hawaiian books and specifically through the publisher at the Bishop Museum, book store. A limited number of copies are available at different branches of the University of Hawai`i book stores. Once the UH Book Store copies are sold out, copies will need to be purchased from other stores in the area.
  
• Drs. Balick and Cox's book is available in limited numbers through the University of Hawai`i Book Store or through the current publisher: American Botanical Council, book store.