Agricultural Research Alternatives

The authors analyze the potential and the limits of various research, application of ecological principles in understanding agricultural systems, emphasis on the use of agricultural information, use of working farms as research sites, and the involvement of farmers in agricultural research.

About the author

William Lockeretz is a research professor at Tufts University. His research is in alternative agriculture systems and research policy. Molly D. Anderson is a research assistant professor at Tufts University, where she is involved in research on agricultural pesticide alternatives and environmental education.

Summary

Analyzes the potential and the limits of various research approaches associated with alternative agriculture. This title proposes reforms in institutional aspects of agricultural research - the organization of academic departments, evaluation of professional achievement, functioning of grant programs, and the education of agricultural researchers.

Product details

• Authors: Molly D Anderson, Molly D. Anderson, William Lockeretz
• Publisher: Nebraska
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.1993
• EAN: 9780803229013
• ISBN: 978-0-8032-2901-3
• No. of pages: 248
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 235 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 544 g
• Series: Our Sustainable Future; Our Sustainable Future
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food