One billion people around the world rely upon fish as their primary-and in many cases, their only-source of protein. At the same time, increasing demand from wealthier populations in the U.S. and Europe encourages dangerous overfishing practices along coastal waters. Fish for Li…
by European Association for Animal Production, Ribeiro, J. M. C. Ramalho, (João Manuel de Carvalho Ramalho), Centre international de hautes études agronomiques méditerranéennes, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Estação Zootécnica Nacional (Portugal)
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This book and its case studies focuses on typical local products and breeds, descriptions of the production systems and conservation techniques of endangered breeds/products in the Mediterranean area. Traditional and extensive systems, involving local breeds, which meet the need…
by European Association for Animal Production, Rosati, Andrea, Mosconi, C., Georgoudis, A., (Andreas), Hellenic Society of Animal Production, International Mediterranean Symposium Animal Production and Natural Resources Utilisation in the Mediterranean Mountain Areas, Iōannina, Greece)
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Mediterranean inhabitants depend on natural resources for their livelihoods. Livestock production and forestry are key sources of income yet are carried out under harsh conditions such as limited land resources, marginal agricultural conditions, isolation, and scant equipment an…
Using ecological, historical, humanist, institutionalist, and Marxist methodologies, Colin Duncan argues that the entire project of developing the theory of political economy has been seriously sidetracked by industrialism. Using England as a case study he shows that the relatio…
Appendices include: Classification of organisms. -- Geological time scales. -- Conversion tables and other measurements.
This book provides an updated assessment of trends in the adaptation and adoption of conservation agriculture (CA) in different countries of Africa. It provides information on the contribution of CA systems to building resilience in a changing climate while increasing productivi…
Feminist Political Ecology explores the gendered relations of ecologies, economies, and politics in communities as diverse as the rubber tappers in the rainforests of Brazil and activist groups fighting environmental racism in New York City. Environmental struggles occur through…
This book presents examples of engineering applications; particularly Industrial Engineering applications. Six distinct cases are included. The applications range from product design to quality control. The emphasis is on developing methodologies that can enhance utilization of …
Provides an introduction to natural and environmental resources. Sets out a conceptuial framework within which contemporary issues can be considered and presents these issues in their historical contexts. Reviews each of the major resource sectors - land, energy, mineral, water,…
At the 'Earth Summit' in Rio de Janeiro 1992 the real agenda focused more on preserving the interests of the North than on concern for the environment and the peoples of the South. The authors criticise this attitude. With figures and tables on climate, energy, forestry and agri…
Holistic Management has been practiced by thousands of people around the world to profitably restore and promote the health of their land through practices that mimic nature, and by many others who have sought a more rewarding personal or family life. This book is an essential h…
"Extensive fieldwork in Africa, the United States, and elsewhere convinced Allan Savory that neither the forces of nature nor commonly blamed culprits - overpopulation, poor farming practices, lack of financial support - were causing the decline of once-healthy ecosystems. He al…
