A crucial reference/textbook that provides a wide spectrum of
information in one easily understandable source The essence of
agroecology lies in harnessing and harmonizing the forces of nature
for productive purpose. Introduction to Agroecology: Principles and
Practices comprehensively explains how this is done, providing a
detailed, inclusive look at the underlying theories, concepts, and
practices. This allows the reader to explore the full range of
possibilities of the nature/agricultural interface and to view
agroecology in its entirety, all while providing a clear
understanding of the inherent complexity. Productive threats to
cropping such as soil depletion, drought, plant-eating insects,
heat and cold, weeds, and small and large animals are discussed in
depth-with preventative strategies for each-all together in one
easy-to-use book. This unique introductory reference source is not
only aimed at the novice, but also the more advanced student. In a
departure from the norm for introductory material, extensive
endnotes elaborate upon the basic information, presenting a full
look at the arguments and controversies within the field. The
endnotes include over 500 citations, offering a broad window that
encompasses ecology, sociology, conservation and environmental
studies, and several other fields. The text also contains numerous
charts, figures, and tables to clarify data and ideas. Introduction
to Agroecology reviews and discusses: agroecological goals, such as
profit, quality of life, and minimum disturbance of the natural
ecosystem spatial principles, with resource concepts such as
capture, production, balance, and biodiversity planting densities,
ratios, and spatial patterns facilitation of nutrient and water
capture-transfer ecosystem governance certainty-sustainability
threats, such as drought, wind, flood, temperature, and fire the
use of fences, repellant plants, fauna, and other means to stave
off large animal threats basic insect countermeasures
agrotechnologies subdivision, scaling, design packages,
agrobiodiversity adjustments, and mimicry monocultures seasonal
intercropping facilitative and productive agroforestry the use of
reservoirs, corridors, wind structures, riparian buffers,
firebreaks, and other means as auxiliary systems land modification
social and community agroecology core approaches to alternative
agriculture, including genetic, microbial, varietal, rotational,
and others agroecosystem design many, many more topics Introduction
to Agroecology is a unique and accessible reference for those who
seek a deeper understanding of the mechanisms and practices that
provide a solid foundation for the study of agroecology, including
researchers, extension advisors, instructors, and students.
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