{"product_id":"energy-in-agroecosystems-9781498774765","title":"Energy in Agroecosystems","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy in Agroecosystems: A Tool for Assessing Sustainabilit\u003c\/strong\u003ey is the first book on energy analysis that is up-to-date and specifically dedicated to agriculture. It is written from an agroecological perspective and goes beyond the conventional analysis of the efficient use of energy. The book provide a methodological guide to assess energy efficiency and sustainability from an eco-energetic point of view. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase studies from both Europe and America, which are representative of today's most used scales of analysis (crop, farm, local or national) and the different farm management practices (traditional, industrialized, and contemporary organic), apply this methodology This book will be of primary interest to researchers, practitioners, and students working in the areas of agroecology, sustainable agriculture, environmental science, energy analysis, natural resources management, rural development and international development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcept and Methods. Energy in Agroecosystems. Energy Return on Investment (Eroi): More than a Tool for Energy Analysis. Methodology and Sources of Information. \u003cb\u003eCase Studies. Diachronic Analysis. \u003c\/b\u003eAt Local Scale: Santa Fe, Spain. At National Scale: Spain. \u003cb\u003eSynchronic Analysis. \u003c\/b\u003eAt Sectorial Scale: Case Studies of Livestock in Argentina, Brazil and Spain. At Crop Scale: Olive Groves, Avocado and Coffee. Conclusions: The Potential of This Tool for Assessing Sustainability. \u003cb\u003eAppendix I\u003c\/b\u003e: Conversion (WP Converters) \u003cb\u003eAppendix II\u003c\/b\u003e: Energy Inputs. \u003cb\u003eReferences.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409296236887,"sku":"9781498774765","price":166.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781498774765.jpg?v=1730506323","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/energy-in-agroecosystems-9781498774765","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}