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Crisis and Opportunity: Sustainability in American Agriculture (Our Sustainable Future),Used
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With the decline of family farms and rural communities and the rise of corporate farming and the resulting environmental degradation, American agriculture is in crisis. But this crisis offers the opportunity to rethink agriculture in sustainable terms. Here one of the most eloquent and influential proponents of sustainable agriculture explains what this means. These engaging essays describe what sustainable agriculture is, why it began, and how it can succeed. Together they constitute a clear and compelling vision for rebalancing the ecological, economic, and social dimensions of agriculture to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future.In Crisis and Opportunity, John E. Ikerd outlines the consequences of agricultural industrialization, then details the methods that can restore economic viability, ecological soundness, and social responsibility to our agricultural system and thus ensure sustainable agriculture as the foundation of a sustainable food system and a sustainable society.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Crisis and Opportunity: Sustainability in American Agriculture'? A: The book discusses the challenges facing American agriculture, particularly the decline of family farms and the rise of corporate farming, while presenting sustainable agriculture as a viable solution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is John E. Ikerd, who is known for his influential work in sustainable agriculture.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 342 pages.
- Q: When was 'Crisis and Opportunity' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2008.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the essays? A: The essays explore the definition of sustainable agriculture, its historical context, and practical methods to achieve economic viability, ecological soundness, and social responsibility.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to the topic of sustainable agriculture? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging manner that makes it accessible to readers who are new to the subject.
- Q: Does the book provide practical solutions for sustainable agriculture? A: Yes, it outlines specific methods and strategies that can help restore sustainability in agriculture.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: The item is listed as 'New'.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Engineering.