Overview
Offers a complete reference source of the basics and core aspects of agroecology
Presents temperate and tropical agriculture, covering the totality of agroecology for an international audience
Written as a comprehensive resource for researchers, students and academics
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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About this book
This book presents the core elements that underwrite agroecology. Expressed across twelve chapters, the universality of the core is the essence of agroecology. This alone would be of interest to researchers, students, and academics. Furthermore, the book contains a long, detailed, and inclusive glossary that, with over 160 entries, elaborates on the topics presented. Included are recent developments as well as time-tested, traditional farm practices. The book also advances the theoretical base, fills gaps in the published research, and suggests future opportunities and future directions. The book is internationally oriented, presenting both temperate and tropical agriculture.
The book begins by comparing agroecology against conventional, monoculturally-based agriculture. In doing so, it defines the unique features of agroecology and their significance in achieving sustainable and environmentally-friendly agriculture. The book goes on to discuss the underlying technologies, the various manifestations of biodiversity, and the risk countermeasures associated with agroecology. This includes the farm landscape as a positive base for ecology, and how, if used well, it can produce major economic growth. The book concludes by summarizing the key findings, and assessing the macro-challenges facing agroecology.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Dr. Paul Wojtkowski is a writer, independent consultant, and an internationally recognized expert in land-use sciences (agriculture, forestry, and agroforestry). He has a Ph.D. in Forest Economics (University of Georgia, 1989). As an independent author, he has published eight books and several key articles on agroecology and agroforestry. Dr. Wojtkowski has extensive international experience. In presenting the problems, practicalities, best management practices found worldwide, he is able to provide singular insight into agroecology.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Agroecology
Book Subtitle: Simplified and Explained
Authors: Paul Wojtkowski
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93209-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-93208-8Published: 04 April 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-93209-5Published: 26 March 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 437
Number of Illustrations: 27 b/w illustrations, 90 illustrations in colour
Topics: Environment, general, Agriculture, Ecology, Plant Sciences, Environmental Economics