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Nature As Measure: The Selected Essays Of Wes Jackson
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An Essential And Timely Collection Of Wise And Compelling Essays From One Of The Longtime Leaders Of The Sustainable Agriculture Movement In America.Wes Jackson, A Wellknown And Admired Advocate For Sustainability Especially As It Relates To Agriculture, Has The Rare Ability To Transform His Convictions Into Captivating Prose . . . Jacksons Thoughts Are Still As Significant And Profound As They Were Nearly 20 Years Ago (Publishers Weekly) And Can Teach Us Many Things About The Land, Soil, And Conservation, But What Most Resonates Is This: The Ecosphere Is Selfregulating, And As Often As We Attempt To Understand It, We Are Not Its Builders, And Our Manuals Will Often Be Faulty. The Only Responsible Way To Learn The Nuances Of The Land Is To Study The Soil And Vegetation In Their Natural State And Pass This Knowledge On To Future Generations.[A] Small Book Rich In Ideas (The New York Times Book Review), Nature As Measure Collects Jacksons Essays From Altars Of Unhewn Stone And Becoming Native To This Place, Presenting Ideas Of Land Conservation And Education That Are Written From The Point Of View Of A Man Who Has Practiced What Hes Preached And Proven That It Is Possible To Partially Restore Much Of The Land That Weve Ravaged. Wes Jackson Lays The Foundation For A New Farming Economy, Grounded In Natures Principles And Located In Dying Small Towns And Rural Communities. Exploding The Tenets Of Industrial Agriculture, Jackson Seeks To Integrate Food Production With Nature In A Way That Sustains Both. His Longtime Friend Wendell Berry Provides An Informative, Contextual Introduction.For Those Concerned About What Will Be Left And How Many Billion Will Be Starving In Twenty Years, This Is A Must Read. Register Of The Kentucky Historical Societya Good Introduction To A Thinker Whose Ideas On Agriculture Are Radical Both In Their Technical Approach To Food Production As Well As In Terms Of The Economic, Social, And Cultural Context Within Which It Is Practiced. Review Of Radical Political Economics
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Nature as Measure' by Wes Jackson? A: 'Nature as Measure' explores themes of sustainable agriculture, land conservation, and the importance of understanding the ecosphere. Wes Jackson emphasizes the self-regulating nature of ecosystems and advocates for learning from the land rather than imposing external methods.
- Q: How many essays are included in this collection? A: The book includes a selection of essays from Wes Jackson's earlier works, specifically from 'Altars of Unhewn Stone' and 'Becoming Native to This Place.'
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Nature as Measure'? A: 'Nature as Measure' was published on October 11, 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Nature as Measure'? A: The author of 'Nature as Measure' is Wes Jackson, who is known for his advocacy of sustainable agriculture.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Nature as Measure' have? A: 'Nature as Measure' consists of 304 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Nature as Measure' is available in new condition.
- Q: Is there an introduction in 'Nature as Measure'? A: Yes, the book includes an informative introduction provided by Wes Jackson's longtime friend, Wendell Berry.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading 'Nature as Measure'? A: The book is ideal for readers interested in sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and the philosophical aspects of farming.
- Q: Does 'Nature as Measure' offer practical insights on farming? A: Yes, Wes Jackson shares practical insights aimed at integrating food production with natural ecosystems, making it a valuable read for those involved in or studying agriculture.