Agroecology: Leading the Transformation to a Just and Sustainable Food System Ed 4
Stephen R. Gliessman, "Agroecology: Leading the Transformation to a Just and Sustainable Food System Ed 4"
English | ISBN: 1032187107 | 2022 | 442 pages | PDF | 56 MB
English | ISBN: 1032187107 | 2022 | 442 pages | PDF | 56 MB
Agroecology is at the forefront of transforming our food systems. This bestselling textbook provides the essential foundation for understanding this transformation in all its components: agricultural, ecological, economic, social, cultural, and political. It presents a case for food system change, explains the principles and practices underlying the ecological approach to food production, and lays out a vision for a food system based on equity and greater compatibility with the planet’s life support systems. New to the fourth edition:
A chapter on Alternatives to Industrial Agriculture, covering the similarities and distinctions among different approaches to sustainable agriculture
A chapter on Ecological Pest, Weed, and Disease Management
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