Sustainable Urban Agriculture: New Frontiers (Nextgen Agriculture)

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Synopsis
In the vibrant discourse of urbanization and climate change, Sustainable Urban Agriculture: New Frontiers investigates emerging needs, rising challenges, and opportunities to support urban agriculture. Navigating the dynamic interplay of urbanization and environmental challenges, the book introduces two pivotal agendas for urban sustainability—the "green" agenda, focusing on environmental health, and the "brown" agenda, emphasizing human well-being and social justice. The book embraces a global perspective by confronting geographical biases and advocating for context-specific understanding and early interventions in small and medium cities. This transformative journey guides readers through uncharted territories, fostering profound awareness of urban agriculture's role in shaping a sustainable and resilient future in agriculture.Features Presents information on socio-ecological resilience, shaping a sustainable urban future Unveils practical implications, traversing frontiers where urban cultivation extends beyond crops, cultivating a thriving urban ecosystem Discusses diverse urban agriculture practices, from traditional methods to cutting-edge technologies Providing readers with an understanding of the multifaceted layers inherent in urban agriculture, this volume in the NextGen Agriculture: Novel Concepts and Innovative Strategies series is essential for academics, students, practitioners, and experts in urban agriculture and planning, horticulture, landscape architecture, and plant sciences.
Copyright:
2025

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ISBN-13:
9781040115251
Related ISBNs:
9781040115220, 9781032417165, 9781032417219, 9781003359425
Publisher:
CRC Press
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Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Kheir Al-Kodmany, Madhav Govind, Sharmin Khan, Chittaranjan Kole
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
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Edited by:
Kheir Al-Kodmany
Edited by:
Madhav Govind
Edited by:
Sharmin Khan
Edited by:
Chittaranjan Kole

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