Agricultural Technologies and Tropical Deforestation (Cabi Publishing)
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Manufacturer: CABI
EAN (European Article Number): 9780851994512
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CABI
Dewey Decimal Number: 333.751370913
Publication Date: 2001-02-15
Reading Level: 384
Description: This book has been developed from a workshop on 'Technological Change in Agriculture and Tropical Deforestation', organized by the Center for International Forestry Research and held in Costa Rica in March, 1999. It explores how intensification of agriculture affects tropical deforestation using case studies from different geographical regions, using different agricultural products and technologies and in differing demographic situations and market conditions. Guidance is also given on future agricultural research and extension efforts.
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Review Summary: A must read
Date: 2002-10-12
Details: A must read for anyone who is interested in the issues facing low-income countries. This book offers a global perspective on the agricultural development and envormental change. It has the academic rigor, yet provides insightful discussions for policy makers worldwide.
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