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AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS: AGROECOLOGY AND RURAL INNOVATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
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| By: |
Sieglinde S. Snapp (Editor), Barry Pound (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£53.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0123725178 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780123725172 |
| Publisher: |
ELSEVIER SCIENCE PUBLISHING CO INC |
| Pub. date: |
1 February, 2008 |
| Pages: |
400 |
| Description: |
With the inclusion of research theory and examples using the principles of cropping system design, this title offers students an understanding of the technical, biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects of farming systems science for rural livelihoods. |
| Synopsis: |
Agricultural Systems: Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development is a comprehensive source for developing sustainable farming systems. With the inclusion of research theory and examples using the principles of cropping system design, students will gain a unique understanding of the technical, biological, ecological, economic, and sociological aspects of farming systems science for rural livelihoods. Editors Snapp and Pound provide a much-needed synthetic overview of the emerging area of agroecology applications to transforming farming systems and supporting rural innovation. A companion website for training and teaching features learning modules, student exercises, case studies, illustrative power point presentations, and reference links. The wide range of subjects, integrated references, and companion website, make this core reading for courses in international agricultural systems and management, sustainable agricultural management, and cropping systems. |
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Approx. 100 illustrations (50 in full color); Illustrations, unspecified |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Academic Press Inc |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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