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Paperback. Focuses on critical thinking and effective action for the future of our global agrifood system, based on an understanding of the system's historical roots. This book offers an analysis of the assumptions underlying different perspectives on problems related to food and agriculture around the world and a discussion of alternative solutions. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 352 pages, 12 b/w photographs, 55 line illustrations, 17 tables. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNFF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 301
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520277427
- ISBN
- 9780520277427
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardback. Focuses on critical thinking and effective action for the future of our global agrifood system, based on an understanding of the system's historical roots. This book offers an analysis of the assumptions underlying different perspectives on problems related to food and agriculture around the world and a discussion of alternative solutions. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 352 pages, 12 b/w photographs, 55 line illustrations, 17 tables. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNFF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520277410
- ISBN
- 9780520277410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.20€ 54.84
€ 70.20
€ 54.84
Paperback. Examines the history of banana-producing areas of Latin America and the Caribbean in comparative perspective, asking why different regions developed distinct patterns of property and labor mobilization. This collection also reveals how the banana industry marshaled workers of differing nationalities, ethnicities, and languages. Editor(s): Striffler, Steve; Moberg, Mark. Series: American Encounters/Global Interactions. Num Pages: 360 pages, 8 illustrations, 16 tables, 11 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JFC; KCLT; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822331964
- ISBN
- 9780822331964
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.83
€ 32.99
€ 29.83
paperback. Editor(s): Pearson, Valerie A. Num Pages: 155 pages. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 232 x 11. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634854184
- ISBN
- 9781634854184
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.00€ 104.77
€ 138.00
€ 104.77
Hardcover. Understanding fish behavior in relation to capture processes in marine fisheries is of fundamental importance to reducing bycatch and discards, and to enhancing marine fisheries conservation efforts. Num Pages: 392 pages, ill. BIC Classification: KNAF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 194 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813815367
- ISBN
- 9780813815367
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 283.41
€ 283.41
Paperback. * New, more user-friendly organization * Revised and updated headings for income and expenses * New separate sections for purchases and sales of capital assets, loans, and loan payments. Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: KFC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 214 x 5. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813821566
- ISBN
- 9780813821566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.71
€ 12.71
Hardback. Presents a range of critical perspectives on the contemporary agri-food sector. This book tells how geography matters in agri-food and plays a diverse range of roles in shaping production-consumption relations. It shows the importance of various areas and their associated institutions to the development of the international food system. Editor(s): Marsden, Terry; Murdoch, Jonathan. Series: Research in Rural Sociology & Development. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762313174
- ISBN
- 9780762313174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.63
€ 123.63
Paperback. Thanks to breakthroughs in production and food science, agribusiness has been able to devise new ways to grow more food and get it more places more quickly. There is no shortage of news items on hundreds of thousands of hybrid poultry - each animal genetically identical to the next Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 140 x 32. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publisher
- Monthly Review Press,U.S.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583675892
- ISBN
- 9781583675892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.89
€ 25.99
€ 22.89
hardcover. Based on a field research on the changing montane and temperate rainforests of Mexico and South America. By concentrating on these largely overlooked environments, this work allows for comparative analysis across areas and helps identify how human disturbance has impacted the biodiversity of all forest types. Editor(s): Newton, A. C. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 1KLS; KNAL; RGBL; RNCB; RNF; RNPD; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1102.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932619
- ISBN
- 9781845932619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
hardcover. Biological control has made a major contribution to integrated pest management (IPM) in Africa, but its documentation has often been under-reported. This book provides a review of the most important studies. The focus is on arthropod pests and weeds, but diseases are covered where significant. Num Pages: 448 pages, colour plates. BIC Classification: 1H; KCLT; KNAC; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1154.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996394
- ISBN
- 9780851996394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 714. 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight: 714.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936662
- ISBN
- 9781845936662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996752
- ISBN
- 9780851996752
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.45
€ 154.45
Paperback. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBTB; JFSL3; KNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 5. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620812501
- ISBN
- 9781620812501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.98€ 66.06
€ 93.98
€ 66.06
Hardback. Written by economists, a political scientist and a practising politician, and offering insights in EU farm policy, this volume demystifies the bond scheme proposal and explores concerns expressed by farmers and policy makers. Editor(s): Swinbank, Alan; Tranter, R.B. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPSN2; KNAC; LNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997445
- ISBN
- 9780851997445
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.35
€ 180.35
Paperback. Consumers have taken the lead in rejecting genetically modified crops. Giving a voice to farmers who are being pressured by half a dozen giant corporations to grow these crops, this book provides an explanation of what is happening and what is at stake, and a statement of principles. Translator(s): Soani, Manisha; Rao, Vijaya. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 160 pages, notes, boxes. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; KNAC; RNP; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 227. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Zed Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- SKU
- KCG0004504
- ISBN
- 9781856499002
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Editor(s): Griffin, Lisa M.; Sanders, Robert J. Num Pages: 391 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 189 x 25. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781622577415
- ISBN
- 9781622577415
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 337.88€ 229.32
€ 337.88
€ 229.32
Paperback. Fair trade is a fast-growing alternative market intended to bring better prices and greater social justice to small farmers around the world. But what does a fair-trade label signify? This book presents a study of coffee farmers in Mexico which offers the thorough investigation of the social, economic, and environmental benefits of fair trade. Num Pages: 432 pages, 26. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCLT; KNAC; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- First Edition, Updated Edition with a New Preface
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520282247
- ISBN
- 9780520282247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
Paperback. Explains the main differences between the various breeds and the qualities of their appearance, temperament, meat and wool, and also outlines the history of sheep farming and the way the industry works. This book is an introduction to the main breeds and their classification into upland, hill and lowland varieties. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 72 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KNAC; TVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 8. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Shire
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780747814481
- ISBN
- 9780747814481
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.46
€ 12.46
Paperback. In a surprising look at the hidden world of broccoli, this richly drawn ethnography traces the global commodity chain between U.S. consumer and Maya farmer, examining the connections between desire and material production. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 table, 1 figure, 2 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCG; JFFT; KNAC; MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804754842
- ISBN
- 9780804754842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.44
€ 26.99
€ 25.44
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 4, 4 charts. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; JFSF; JHBL; KNAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801450747
- ISBN
- 9780801450747
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.77
€ 140.77