Agricultural Systems of the World - An Evolutionary Approach

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

Product details

• Authors: D. B. Grigg, David B. Grigg
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.11.1974
• EAN: 9780521098434
• ISBN: 978-0-521-09843-4
• No. of pages: 372
• Series: Cambridge Geographical Studies
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food