Environmental Aspects of Agriculture, Environmental Science - General & Miscellaneous, Agricultural Technology & Equipment, Agricultural Management & Techniques
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Overview
After defining the complex nature of agriculture in the context of environmental constraints, social stimuli and its temporal dimension, Mannion describes the centres of plant and domestication and the subsequent spread of agricultural systems worldwide. Discusses the environmental impact of agriculture on low, middle and high latitudes and new developments in agriculture including biotechnology, genetic engineering and the potentialities for creating sustainable agriculture.Editorials
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Focusing on the role of agriculture as an agent of environmental change, this text covers the prehistory and history of agriculture, arable and pastoral systems, the environmental impact of agriculture in low, middle, and high latitudes, and new developments. Intended for college students in geography, environmental sciences, applied biological sciences, agriculture, and related disciplines. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 9, 1995
Publisher
Chichester, England : Wiley, c1995.
Pages
418
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780471954781