Tags: Agriculture
SUSTAINABILITY IN AGRICULTURE (ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
TITLE : Sustainability in Agriculture
(Issues in Environmental Science and Technology)
ISBN
: 9780854042012
AUTHOR : R M Harrison, R E Hester
PUBLISHER : Royal Society of Chemistry
FORMAT: Hardcover
PAGES : 144
YEAR PUBLICATIONS : 2005
LANGUAGE: English
SUBJECT: Agriculture
WEIGHT (KG): 0.6
DESCRIPTION:
This comprehensive book presents an authoritative and balanced overview
of many of the key factors that impact upon world agricultural practices. The
aim is to throw light on the subject and so generate informed and rational
discussion of the topics which so often generate powerful emotions. Fully
referenced, and with sources of further reading, the book provides a balanced
analysis of risks and benefits, taking into account the economic and social
impacts as well as the science of the novel practices discussed. Essential
reading for anyone with an interest in the future of agriculture worldwide,
especially farmers and students of farming, environmental scientists, government
agencies and policy makers.