Smallholders, Householders by Robert Mcc Netting
Contrasting the prevailing theories of the evolution of agriculture, the author argues that the practice of smallholding is more efficient and less environmentally degrading than that of industrial agriculture which depends heavily on fossil fuel, chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. He presents a convincing case for his argument with examples taken from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, and demonstrates that there are fundamental commonalities among smallholder cultures. Smallholders, Householders is a detailed and innovative analysis of the agricultural efficiency and conservation of resources practiced around the world by smallholders.
"A magnificent work of scholarly synthesisHis book will long remain essential reading for all who claim an interest in debates about agrarian change." -- The Geographical Journal
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| ISBN 13 | 9780804721028 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804721025 |
| Title | Smallholders, Householders |
| Author | Robert Mcc Netting |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Stanford University Press |
| Year published | 1993-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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