{"product_id":"9780470023938","title":"The Science Beneath Organic Production","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Science Beneath Organic Production\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDavid Atkinson | Christine A. Watson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Food Science \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking book that addresses the science that underpins organic agriculture and horticulture and its impact upon the management of organic systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith contributions from noted experts in the field, \u003ci\u003eOrganic Agriculture\u003c\/i\u003e explores the cultural context of food production and examines the historical aspects, economic implications, and key scientific elements that underpin organic crop production. The book shows how a science-based approach to organic farming is grounded in history and elements of the social sciences as well as the more traditional areas of physics, chemistry and biology. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOrganic Agriculture \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a detailed explanation of the differences between organic systems and other approaches, answering questions about crop production and protection, crop rotations, soil health, biodiversity and the use of genetic resources. The authors identify current gaps in our understanding of the topic and discuss how organic farming research may be better accomplished in the future. This important book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the science that underpins organic farming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains illustrative case studies from around the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines organic agriculture’s philosophical roots and its socio-economic context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for scientists and students of agriculture and horticulture, this book covers the issues linked to the use of science by organic producers and identifies key elements in the production of food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE EDITORS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID ATKINSON\u003c\/b\u003e was formerly Vice Principal at the Scottish Agricultural College and Chair of Falkland Rural Enterprises, an organic farming company. He continues to study the ethical implications of emerging biotechnologies.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHRISTINE A. WATSON\u003c\/b\u003e leads soil science research at SRUC. She has extensive experience of research in organic farming and is involved in managing and teaching SRUC's postgraduate course in Organic Farming. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 July 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470023938\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310904406156,"sku":"9780470023938","price":77.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470023938.jpg?v=1780140651","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470023938","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}