The Conversion to Sustainable Agriculture

Principles, Processes, and Practices
1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-8493-1917-4
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 380 Seiten, Format (B × H): 213 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 635 g

Reihe: Advances in Agroecology

A comprehensive reference for agricultural practitioners, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the transition process for making farms more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The authors explore the ways to lessen the dependency on fossil fuels and pesticides and examine each step in the conversion process. The book describes the process of monitoring change toward sustainable agriculture while integrating social and economic analysis within scientific practices. It also includes various international case studies and presents many practical applications.

Zielgruppe

Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gliessman, Stephen R

Rosemeyer, Martha

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Principles of Conversion. The Processes of Conversion. The Practice of Conversion: A Regional Examination.

Über Autor(innen)

Stephen R. Gliessman, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA

Martha Rosemeyer, Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington, USA