Agroecology Now!

2020-12-07 Political Science

Author : Colin Ray Anderson
Release : 2020-12-07
Genre : Political Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 151/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Agroecology Now! written by Colin Ray Anderson. This book was released on 2020-12-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book develops a framework for advancing agroecology transformations focusing on power, politics and governance. It explores the potential of agroecology as a sustainable and socially just alternative to today’s dominant food regime. Agroecology is an ecological approach to farming that addresses climate change and biodiversity loss while contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. Agroecology transformations represent a challenge to the power of corporations in controlling food system and a rejection of the industrial food systems that are at the root of many social and ecological ills. In this book the authors analyse the conditions that enable and disable agroecology’s potential and present six ‘domains of transformation’ where it comes into conflict with the dominant food system. They argue that food sovereignty, community-self organization and a shift to bottom-up governance are critical for the transformation to a socially just and ecologically viable food system. This book will be a valuable resource to researchers, students, policy makers and professionals across multidisciplinary areas including in the fields of food politics, international development, sustainability and resilience.

Agroecology

2013-03-12 Technology & Engineering

Author : Konrad Martin
Release : 2013-03-12
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Rating : 177/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Agroecology written by Konrad Martin. This book was released on 2013-03-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents an interdisciplinary approach to the relevant aspects of agricultural production related to the interactions between natural processes, human activities and the environment. It provides condensed and comprehensive knowledge on the functions of various agroecosystems at the field, landscape and global scale. Understanding and integrating complex ecological processes into field production, land management and food systems is essential in order to deal with the challenges of modern crop and livestock production: the need for food security for the growing human population, and the necessity to combat the detrimental effects of food production on the environment. The book provides the scientific basis required by students and scientists involved in the development of sustainable agroecosystems and contributes to a range of disciplines including Agriculture, Biology, Geography, Landscape Ecology, Organic Farming, Biological Control, and Global Change Ecology.

Agroecology

2017 TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

Author : Peter Rosset
Release : 2017
Genre : TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
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Download or read book Agroecology written by Peter Rosset. This book was released on 2017. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction : why agroecology? -- The scientific principles of agroecology -- The scientific evidence for agroecology : can it feed the world? -- Scaling up agroecology : social process and organization -- The politics of agroecology -- Conclusions : conform or transform?

Agroecology

1998 Science

Author : Stephen R. Gliessman
Release : 1998
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Agroecology written by Stephen R. Gliessman. This book was released on 1998. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents powerful arguments against "Environmental Racism", "Incrementalism" and the "Impotence of Planning." Explores case studies of urban planning, county policies, residential development and more. Submits the authors recommendations for preserving the delicate balance of Floridas ecosystem.

Agroecology and Strategies for Climate Change

2011-09-30 Technology & Engineering

Author : Eric Lichtfouse
Release : 2011-09-30
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Synopsis Agroecology and Strategies for Climate Change by : Eric Lichtfouse

Download or read book Agroecology and Strategies for Climate Change written by Eric Lichtfouse. This book was released on 2011-09-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for our children. This discipline addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiversity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series analyzes current agricultural issues and proposes alternative solutions, consequently helping all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians wishing to build safe agriculture, energy and food systems for future generations.

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