Agricultural Systems of the World: An Evolutionary Approach - Brossura

Grigg, D. B.

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ISBN 10: 0521098432 ISBN 13: 9780521098434

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Riassunto

This book is about the major agricultural systems of the world and the history and processes behind these systems.

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Descrizione del libro

This book is about the prevalent characteristics and distribution of the major agricultural systems of the world. Grigg explores the major periods and processes that have affected agriculture as well as the understanding of the evolution of the different types of agricultural systems.

Contenuti

Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; Part I: 2. The early history of agriculture; 3. The diffusion of crops and livestock; 4. Technical and economic changes in agriculture; Part II: 5. Shifting agriculture; 6. Wet-rice cultivation in Asia; 7. Pastoral nomadism; 8. Mediterranean agriculture; 9. Mixed farming in western Europe and North America; 10. Dairying; 11. Plantations; 12. Ranching; 13. Large-scale grain production; 14. Conclusion; Appendix; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521098432
• ISBN 13: 9780521098434
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 372
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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