Smallholders, Householders
Farm Families and the Ecology of Intensive, Sustainable Agriculture
Published on 1. September 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-8047-2102-8 (ISBN)
Description
Contrasting the prevailing theories of the evolution of agriculture, the author argues that the practice of smallholding is more efficient and less environmentally degrading than that of industrial agriculture which depends heavily on fossil fuel, chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
He presents a convincing case for his argument with examples taken from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, and demonstrates that there are fundamental commonalities among smallholder cultures.
"Smallholders, Householders" is a detailed and innovative analysis of the agricultural efficiency and conservation of resources practiced around the world by smallholders.
He presents a convincing case for his argument with examples taken from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, and demonstrates that there are fundamental commonalities among smallholder cultures.
"Smallholders, Householders" is a detailed and innovative analysis of the agricultural efficiency and conservation of resources practiced around the world by smallholders.
Reviews / Votes
"A magnificent work of scholarly synthesis. His book will long remain essential reading for all who claim an interest in debates about agrarian change."-The Geographical JournalMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Palo Alto
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
617 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8047-2102-8 (9780804721028)
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