Sustainable Agriculture in Temperate Zones
| PUBLISHER | Wiley-Interscience (01/16/1991) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
This work reviews current thinking on practising sustainable agriculture, with contributions from agricultural, biological, environmental and social scientists. The emphasis is on temperate zones, with many of the contributions addressing US agriculture. However, the principles explored here have application in any climatic or geographical region. The book discusses stewardship, biodiversity, reliance on mixed food systems and other approaches, always with a view toward reducing environmental degradation, maintaining economic viability and stabilizing rural communities.
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ISBN-13:
9780471622277
ISBN-10:
0471622273
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
512
Carton Quantity:
14
Product Dimensions:
6.45 x 1.02 x 9.58 inches
Weight:
1.75 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General
Dewey Decimal:
630.912
Library of Congress Control Number:
89039543
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This work reviews current thinking on practising sustainable agriculture, with contributions from agricultural, biological, environmental and social scientists. The emphasis is on temperate zones, with many of the contributions addressing US agriculture. However, the principles explored here have application in any climatic or geographical region. The book discusses stewardship, biodiversity, reliance on mixed food systems and other approaches, always with a view toward reducing environmental degradation, maintaining economic viability and stabilizing rural communities.
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