Agroecology: The Science Of Sustainable Agriculture, Second Edition / Edition 2

by Miguel A Altieri

Overview

This book incorporates new insights and concepts in the hope of helping guide agricultural students, researchers, and practitioners to a deeper understanding of the ecology of agricultural systems that will open the doors to new management options with the objectives of sustainable agriculture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813317182
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/13/1995
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)
Lexile:	1530L (what's this?)

About the Author

Miguel A. Altieri is associate professor and associate entomologist, labouratory of Biological Control, Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California at Berkeley. He is also general coordinator of the United Nations Development Programme's Sustainable Agriculture Networking and Extension Programme and technical advisor to the Latin American Consortium on Agroecology and Development

Table of Contents

Preface — The Theoretical Basis of Agricultural Ecology — The Evolution of Agroecological Thought — The Methodology and Practice of Agroecology — The Agroecosystem: Determinants, Resources, Processes, and Sustainability — The Design of Alternative Agricultural Systems and Technologies — Generating Sustainable Technologies Appropriate to Alternative Farming — Designing Sustainable Agroecosystems — Treditional Agriculture — Ecologically Based Agricultural Development Programs — Organic Farming — The Alternative Production Systems. — Polyculture Cropping Systems — Cover Cropping and Mulching — Crop Rotation and Minimum Tillage — Agroforestry Systems — Ecological Management of Insect Pests, Pathogens, and Weeds. — Integrated Pest Management — Weed Ecology and Management. — Plant Disease Ecology and Management — Pasture Management to Sustain Agriculture — Soil Quality and Management — Looking Ahead — Toward Sustainable Agriculture — About the Book and Author

Editorial Reviews

An introduction and overview for students, researchers, and practitioners of agriculture, updated from the 1987 edition to incorporate new thinking, research, and case studies. Covers the theoretical basis of sustainable agriculture; designing alternative systems and technologies; alternative production systems; managing insect pests, pathogens, and weeds; and prospects for the field. The research findings and examples cited are from throughout the developed and undeveloped world. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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