This book... offers a detailed analysis of the many dimensions of deforestation. New Agriculturist The book is rich in conceptual tools, empirical analyses, and alternatives... I highly recommend it. -- Raymond P. Poincelot Journal of Sustainable Agriculture Recommended Choice An important synthesis of research arising from the 1992 creation of the Alternatives to Slash and Burn (ASB) consortium. -- Gary S. Hartshorn Bioscience The book is worth reading. It is a cornucopia of facts, hypotheses, research approaches, thoughts and examples exciting for scientists. -- Manfred Denich Environmental Conservation Forest scientists of all disciplines... would benefit by reading this book. -- John Klock Economic Botany
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The Alternatives to Slash and Burn (ASB) consortium was formed in 1992 by a group of concerned national and international research institutions to address the global and local issues associated with this form of agriculture. With contributions from scientists, economists, ecologists, and anthropologists, this book synthesizes the first decade of ASB's work. It assesses the environmental, economic, and social impact of deforestation and the needs of small-scale farmers who rely on slash-and-burn agriculture for their livelihood.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780231134514
Publisert
2005-08-17
Utgiver
Vendor
Columbia University Press
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
480

Biographical note

Cheryl A. Palm is senior research scientist, the Earth Institute at Columbia University; Stephen A. Vosti is associate director, Center for Natural Resources Policy Analysis, University of California-Davis; Pedro A. Sanchez is director of Tropical Agriculture, the Earth Institute at Columbia University; Polly J. Ericksen is a science officer fellow with the Global Environmental Change and Food Systems.