Coexistence and Confrontation of Agricultural and Food Models: A New Paradigm of Territorial Development?

This book analyzes the coexistence and confrontation of agricultural and food models based on four major dimensions of territorial development: specialization and diversification, innovation, adaptation, and food transition. It is intended for researchers, teachers, students, and professionals interested in territorial development and asks original questions about the analytical framework, methodological challenges, and expected outcomes for the support of agricultural and food development.

Format: Hardback
Length: 315 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2023
Publisher: Springer

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of coexistence and confrontation between agricultural and food models across four critical dimensions of territorial development: the tension between specialization and diversification, innovation, adaptation, and food transition. In response to critiques of traditional agricultural and food systems, new models are emerging worldwide, representing diverse archetypes, actor projects, and emerging norms. Through a combination of conceptual studies and case studies from France and other countries, the book explores the complex interactions between these models, including confrontation, complementarity, co-evolution, and hybridization. It goes beyond mere characterizations of diversity and evaluates their relative performances, shedding light on their capacity for radical change.

The book raises thought-provoking questions about the analytical framework, methodological challenges, and the potential outcomes for supporting agricultural and food development in rural and urban territories. It is designed to appeal to a wide audience, including researchers, teachers, students, and professionals interested in territorial development.

The book is the result of a collaborative research effort involving 36 authors from Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, France, Japan, Switzerland, and Vietnam. The scientific coordinators of this project are Pierre Gasselin, Sylvie Lardon, Claire Cerdan, Salma Loudiyi, and Denis Sautier, who are geographers and economists at CIRAD, INRAE, and VetAgro Sup, respectively. Their research focuses on the transformation of agriculture, food systems, and territories in France and other countries.

Overall, this book provides a valuable contribution to the understanding of the complex dynamics between agricultural and food models, offering insights into their coexistence, confrontation, and potential for shaping the future of rural and urban landscapes.

Weight: 694g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789402421774
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023