Description: Political Agroecology by Francisco Roberto Caporal, Paulo Frederico Petersen, Manuel González de Molina, Francisco Garrido Peña The book proposes theoretical, practical and epistemological foundations of a new theoretical and practical field of work for agroecologists: Political Agroecology. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Political Agroecology is the first book to offer a systematic and articulated reflection on Political Agroecology from the Agroecological perspective. It defines the disciplinary field responsible for designing and producing actions, institutions and regulations aimed at achieving agrarian sustainability. In short, it aims to build a political theory that makes the scaling-up of agroecological experiences possible, turning them into the foundation of a new and alternative food regime. The book proposes theoretical, practical and epistemological foundations of a new theoretical and practical field of work for agroecologists: Political Agroecology. It establishes a framework for a common agroecological strategy, covering the different levels of collective action and the different instruments with which it can be developed. This will be essential reading for agroecologists, environmentalists, farming and food communities, and an ideal textbook for advanced agroecology courses in universities.Key features: Offers a unique state of the art on this fundamental new topic: Political Agroecology Presents a complete introduction to the political and institutional aspects of Agroecology, covering the whole food system Offers an important tool for searching agrarian sustainability Provides a broad epistemological, theoretical and methodological focus, exploring the connection between the different levels and scales involved in agroecological theory and practice Author Biography Manuel González de Molina Full Professor of Modern History. Coordinator of the Agro-Ecosystems History Laboratory (Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain). Co-director of Master Degree Program on Agro-ecology at International University of Andalusia from 1996 to now. Paulo Federico PetersenDoctorate in Environmental Studies from Pablo de Olavide University (Spain), Master in Agroecology and Rural Development from the Universidad Internacional de Andalucía (Spain), Graduated in Agronomy from the Federal University of Viçosa (Brazil). Executive coordinator of the NGO AS-PTA - Family Agriculture and Agroecology, vice-president of ABA-Agroecology (Brazilian Association of Agroecology) and editor-in-chief of "Agriculturas: experiencias em agroecologia" magazine.Francisco Garrido PeñaPhD in Philosophy of Law (Universidad de Granada) and full professor on Politics and Law at Universidad de Jaén (Spain). His research activity is focused on Political Ecology, Ethics and Institutional Design.Francisco Roberto Caporal:PhD in Agroecology, Peasantry and History, from the Institute of Sociology and Peasant Studies (Córdoba University, Spain). Master in Rural Extension by Federal University of Santa Maria (1991) and graduate in Agronomy, Federal University of Santa Maria (1975). Currently, he works as Associate Professor of the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, in the Department of Education, teaching in Rural Extension. Table of Contents Introduction. 1.Theoretical foundations of Political Agroecology 2.The industrialization of agriculture and the enlargement of the food chain 3. A regime on the road to collapse 4. Cognitive frameworks and institutional design for an agroecological transition 5.Scaling Agroecology 6. The agents of the agroecological transition 7. The role of the State and public policies 8.References Details ISBN1138369225 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1138369225 ISBN-13 9781138369221 Format Paperback Series Advances in Agroecology Imprint CRC Press Subtitle Advancing the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Francisco Garrido Peña Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Affiliation AS-PTA - Agricultura Familiar e Agroecologia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil DEWEY 577.55 Language English Illustrations 3 Tables, black and white; 5 Illustrations, black and white Pages 218 AU Release Date 2019-09-11 NZ Release Date 2019-09-11 UK Release Date 2019-09-11 Publication Date 2019-09-11 Alternative 9781138369238 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135967293;
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ISBN-13: 9781138369221
Book Title: Political Agroecology
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Item Height: 234 mm
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Author: Francisco Garrido Pena, Francisco Roberto Caporal, Manuel Gonzalez de Molina, Paulo Frederico Petersen
Publication Name: Political Agroecology: Advancing the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subject: Engineering & Technology, Government
Publication Year: 2019
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 318 g
Number of Pages: 201 Pages
