Agroecology: Ecological Processes in Sustainable Agriculture - Hardcover

Gliessman, Stephen R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1575040433 ISBN 13: 9781575040431

Publisher: CRC Press, 1997

Synopsis

Agroecology is defined as the application of ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable agroecosystems. This definitive book provides the theoretical and conceptual framework for the study and analysis of agroecosystems.
The author builds upon the understanding of the complex factors of the environment as they affect agricultural crops and animals. It examines concepts at a systems level, focusing on interactions and interrelationships on the population, community, and ecosystem levels.
Informative case studies demonstrate how ecology can be applied to agriculture. Each chapter concludes with questions to ensure a complete understanding of the information. Recommended readings are provided for those interested in advanced study.

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..."developing a more ecological approach to food production is urgent...this text is an exciting introduction to achieving this goal..." - Dr. Eugene Odum, Director Emeritus, Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia "The book could provide a very useful reference for the serious farmer as well as students of the relatively new field." --Ecology Action Newsletter, February 2001

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1575040433
• ISBN 13: 9781575040431
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384