Agroecology
Agroecology
New in the Third Edition:
Chapters on animal production and social change in food systems
Updated case studies, references, websites, and new research
Emphasis on how climate change impacts agriculture
Greater focus on health issues related to food
The book begins with a focus on the key ecological factors and resources that impact agricultural plants and animals as individual organisms. It then examines all of the components of agroecosystem complexity, from genetics to landscapes and explores the transition process for achieving sustainability and indicators of progress. The book then delves into power and control of food systems by agribusiness, and the need to develop a new paradigm that moves beyond production and explores issues of food justice, equity, food security and sovereignty. It concludes with a call to action so that research and education can link together for transformative change in our food systems.
Details concepts and includes examples of their application in real-world situations
Provides an essential ecological foundation for food system sustainability
Introduces five levels that can be used to promote the
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New in the Third Edition:
Chapters on animal production and social change in food systems
Updated case studies, references, websites, and new research
Emphasis on how climate change impacts agriculture
Greater focus on health issues related to food
The book begins with a focus on the key ecological factors and resources that impact agricultural plants and animals as individual organisms. It then examines all of the components of agroecosystem complexity, from genetics to landscapes and explores the transition process for achieving sustainability and indicators of progress. The book then delves into power and control of food systems by agribusiness, and the need to develop a new paradigm that moves beyond production and explores issues of food justice, equity, food security and sovereignty. It concludes with a call to action so that research and education can link together for transformative change in our food systems.
Details concepts and includes examples of their application in real-world situations
Provides an essential ecological foundation for food system sustainability
Introduces five levels that can be used to promote the
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