Energy in Agroecosystems: A Tool for Assessing Sustainability
Author:   Casado (Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain) ,  Manuel Gonzalez de Molina (Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780367436049


Pages:   472
Publication Date:   18 October 2019
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Our Price $105.00 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Energy in Agroecosystems: A Tool for Assessing Sustainability


Add your own review!

Overview

Energy in Agroecosystems: A Tool for Assessing Sustainability is the first book on energy analysis that is up-to-date and specifically dedicated to agriculture. It is written from an agroecological perspective and goes beyond the conventional analysis of the efficient use of energy. The book provide a methodological guide to assess energy efficiency and sustainability from an eco-energetic point of view. Case studies from both Europe and America, which are representative of today’s most used scales of analysis (crop, farm, local or national) and the different farm management practices (traditional, industrialized, and contemporary organic), apply this methodology This book will be of primary interest to researchers, practitioners, and students working in the areas of agroecology, sustainable agriculture, environmental science, energy analysis, natural resources management, rural development and international development.

Full Product Details

Author:   Casado (Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain) ,  Manuel Gonzalez de Molina (Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367436049


ISBN 10:   0367436043
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   18 October 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Concept and Methods. Energy in Agroecosystems. Energy Return on Investment (Eroi): More than a Tool for Energy Analysis. Methodology and Sources of Information. Case Studies. Diachronic Analysis. At Local Scale: Santa Fe, Spain. At National Scale: Spain. Synchronic Analysis. At Sectorial Scale: Case Studies of Livestock in Argentina, Brazil and Spain. At Crop Scale: Olive Groves, Avocado and Coffee. Conclusions: The Potential of This Tool for Assessing Sustainability. Appendix I: Conversion (WP Converters) Appendix II: Energy Inputs. References.

Reviews

Author Information

Manuel Gonzalez de Molina, Casado

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

MRG2025CC

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now