Overview
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.
- | Author: Stephen R. Gliessman
- | Publisher: CRC Press
- | Publication Date: Dec 21, 2009
- | Number of Pages: 380 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 084931917X
- | ISBN-13: 9780849319174
