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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      April 2019
      May 2019
      ISBN:
      9781107705555
      9781107067622
      9781107665873
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9781107705555
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.97kg, 362 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.84kg, 404 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Life Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Horticulture and forestry, Ecology and Conservation
      Series:
      Ecological Reviews
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    Subjects:
    Life Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Horticulture and forestry, Ecology and Conservation
    Series:
    Ecological Reviews
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    Agriculture as a social-ecological system embraces many disciplines. This book breaks through the silos of individual disciplines to bring ecologists and economists together to consider agriculture through the lens of resilience. It explores the economic, environmental and social uncertainties that influence the behaviour of agricultural producers and their subsequent farming approach, highlighting the importance of adaptability, innovation and capital reserves in enabling agriculture to persist under climate change and market volatility. The resilience concept and its relation to complexity theory is explained and the characteristics that foster resilience in agricultural systems, including the role of biodiversity and ecosystem services, are explored. The book discusses modelling tools, metrics and approaches for assessing agricultural resilience, highlighting areas where interdisciplinary thinking can enhance the development of resilience. It is suitable for those researching sustainable agriculture or those engaged in agricultural policy decisions and analysis, as well as students of ecology, agriculture and socioeconomics.

    Reviews

    'The 36 contributors from various institutions have produced a valuable text that is a vital reminder of the multifaceted nature of agriculture at a time when a warming world is changing rapidly and the global population is increasing.'

    A. M. Mannion Source: The Biologist

    ‘It is suitable for both researchers and policymakers, especially those who are genuinely interested in bridging economics and ecology in agriculture.’

    Lixin Wang Source: The Quarterly Review of Biology

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