Smallholders, Householders: Farm Families and the Ecology of Intensive, Sustainable Agriculture
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.

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Smallholders, Householders: Farm Families and the Ecology of Intensive, Sustainable Agriculture
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.

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Smallholders, Householders: Farm Families and the Ecology of Intensive, Sustainable Agriculture

Smallholders, Householders: Farm Families and the Ecology of Intensive, Sustainable Agriculture

by Robert McC. Netting
Smallholders, Householders: Farm Families and the Ecology of Intensive, Sustainable Agriculture

Smallholders, Householders: Farm Families and the Ecology of Intensive, Sustainable Agriculture

by Robert McC. Netting

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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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780804720618
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Publication date: 09/01/1993
Edition description: 1
Pages: 416
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
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