Agricultural Resilience: Perspectives from Ecology and Economics

This book explores agriculture as a social-ecological system, bringing ecologists and economists together to consider resilience through the lens of adaptability, innovation, and capital reserves. It discusses the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services in fostering resilience, and offers modelling tools, metrics, and approaches for assessing agricultural resilience. It is suitable for researchers, policymakers, and students in sustainable agriculture, ecology, agriculture, and socioeconomics.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 362 pages
\n Publication date: 02 May 2019
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Agriculture, as a complex and multifaceted social-ecological system, encompasses a wide range of disciplines. This groundbreaking book seeks to bridge the gaps between ecologists and economists, fostering a holistic understanding of agriculture through the lens of resilience. It delves into the economic, environmental, and social uncertainties that shape the behavior of agricultural producers and their farming practices, emphasizing the critical importance of adaptability, innovation, and capital reserves in enabling agriculture to thrive amidst climate change and market volatility.

The resilience concept, rooted in complexity theory, is explored in depth, shedding light on its relationship with agricultural systems. The book examines the characteristics that foster resilience in agricultural systems, such as the role of biodiversity and ecosystem services. It also discusses modelling tools, metrics, and approaches for assessing agricultural resilience, highlighting the potential benefits of interdisciplinary thinking in enhancing resilience development.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and students interested in sustainable agriculture, agricultural policy, ecology, agriculture, and socioeconomics. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on agriculture's challenges and opportunities, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex terrain of modern agriculture and contribute to its sustainable development.

\n Weight: 966g\n
Dimension: 180 x 252 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781107067622\n \n