Agroecology: The science of sustainable agriculture (Second Edition)
Miguel Altieri
Based on new research results and practical findings, this new, revised edition of a classic text re-emphasizes the importance of agroecology as the discipline that provides the basic ecological principles of how to study, design and manage agroecosystems that are both productive and natural resource conserving, and are also culturally-sensitive, socially-just and economically viable. The second edition incorporates new insights and concepts in the hope of helping guide agricultural students, researchers and practitioners to a deeper understanding of the ecology of agricultural systems that will open the doors to new management options more in tune with the objectives of a truly sustainable agriculture.
ISBN 1853392952, (ITP), 1995, 448pp, £17.5,
Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature & Knowledge
Vandana Shiva
ISBN 0896085554, (South End Press), , , £12,
Growing Diversity: Genetic resources and local food security
Edited by David Cooper with Renee Vellve and Henk Hobbelink
Activists present their experiences of managing plant genetic resources. The contributors document the achievements of farmers in developing crop varieties tailored to their needs, and demonstrate how these approaches can be built upon.
ISBN 1853391239, (ITP), 1992, 166pp, £11.95,
The Life Industry: Biodiversity, people and profits
Miges Baumann, Janet Bell, Michel Pimbert and Florianne Koechlin
The diversity of the living world has become the raw material for the new biotechnologies and the object of patent claims. There are many contentious issues surrounding biodiversity and different priorities for the many stakeholders involved. This book presents some of the arguments from the leading experts on the issues as well as reflecting the collective learning and debate from grassroots NGOs, journalists, industrialists and policy makers.
ISBN 185339341X, (ITP), 1996, 206pp, £12.95,
People, Plants and Patents: The impact of intellectual property on biodiversity, conservation, trade and rural society
Crucible Group
Decisions about intellectual property, particularly for plant life, have major implications for food security, agriculture, rural development, and the environment for every country in the world. For the developing world, in particular, the impact of intellectual property on farmers, rural societies, and biodiversity will be profoundly important. This book identifies and examines the major issues and the range of policy alternatives as bluntly and as fairly as possible.
ISBN 0889367256, (IDRC), 1994, 117pp, £7.95,
The Useful Plants of Ghana
Daniel Abbiw
Describes the uses and properties of native Ghanaian plants, many of which have a wide distribution in Africa. The plants are classified by use, and listed by their scientific and Ghanaian vernacular names, and by their English ones if available.
ISBN 1853390437, (ITP), 1989, 304pp, £19.95,
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