1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911011646403321

Autore

Panda Subhabrata

Titolo

Agroforestry : Nature Based Solution for Climate Change and Food Security / / by Subhabrata Panda

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

981-9668-55-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (341 pages)

Disciplina

634.9

577.3

Soggetti

Forests and forestry

Bioclimatology

Agriculture

Ecology

Forestry

Climate Change Ecology

Environmental Sciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

-- Chapter 1: Introductory remarks: Agroforestry – the sustainable food source  -- Chapter 2: Agroforestry – the treasure of multipurpose foods  -- Chapter 3: Agroforestry – influencing production of cereals, pulses, legumes and fruits  -- Chapter 4: Agroforestry – helping soil organic carbon built-up  -- Chapter 5: Agroforestry – improving soil health and healthy food production  -- Chapter 6: Agroforestry – mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration  -- Chapter 7: Agroforestry for sustainable and improved livelihoods through value addition and animal husbandry  -- Chapter 8: Concluding remarks: Agroforestry – nature-based solution for food security.

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the diverse potential of agroforestry systems in transforming agricultural practices to sustainably produce food, feed, and materials for supporting community livelihoods. Agroforestry stands out for its ability to detoxify contaminants in soil, water, and plants, thereby providing high quality and affordable food and feed. The topics in this book include the cultivation of plant-based food and



feed sources within the spaces between trees, known as alley crops, and the integration of fruit trees, which diversify nutritional sources. Agroforestry not only enhances food security but also bolsters livelihood security by adding value to agroforestry products, from farming plots to the final food products, and through associated animal husbandry and fishery practices. The rapid growth of trees in agroforestry systems offers lucrative opportunities, such as timber production, which alleviates pressure on natural forests and aids in forest conservation and climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration. The book highlights how agroforestry aligns with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields related to soil, water, sustainable agriculture, and natural resource conservation. Additionally, it offers practical insights for farmers and practitioners aiming to sustain food production and promote healthy livelihoods through hands on practice of real farm-based numerical problems and solutions within the context of climate change, with agroforestry as a nature-based solution for improved soil and water conservation on every farm.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910973277303321

Titolo

Contemporary perspectives on C.S. Lewis' Abolition of man : history, philosophy, education, and science / / edited by Tim Mosteller and Gayne Anacker

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Bloomsbury Academic, , 2017

ISBN

9781474296465

1474296467

9781474296472

1474296475

9781474296458

1474296459

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (185 pages)

Classificazione

PHI026000

Disciplina

909/.09821

Soggetti

Civilization, Modern - 1950- - Philosophy

Civilization, Western - Philosophy

Education - Philosophy

Natural law

Theological anthropology - Christianity

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction / Gayne Anacker and Tim Mosteller -- 1. Philosophy in The Abolition of Man / Adam Pelser -- 2. Natural Moral Law in The Abolition of Man / Micah Watson -- 3. Education in The Abolition of Man / Mark Pike -- 4. Literature in The Abolition of Man / Charlie W. Starr -- 5. Is The Abolition of Man Conservative? / Francis J. Beckwith -- 6. Theology, Faith and Reason in The Abolition of Man / Judith Wolfe -- 7. Science in The Abolition of Man / David Ussery -- 8. Biotechnology in The Abolition of Man / James Herrick -- 9. That Hideous Strength and The Abolition of Man / Scott Key -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

"Beginning with a clear account of the historical setting for The Abolition of Man and its place within C.S. Lewis' corpus of writing, Contemporary Perspectives on C.S. Lewis' The Abolition of Man:



History, Philosophy, Education and Science assesses and appraises Lewis' seminal lectures, providing a thorough analysis of the themes and subjects that are raised. Chapters focus on the major areas of thought including: philosophy, natural law, education, literature, politics, theology, science, biotechnology and the connection between the Ransom Trilogy. Drawing on Lewis' central ideas, they tackle questions such as, is The Abolition of Man hostile to scientific inquiry? Does Lewis provide an adequate rational defense of natural moral law? Do the lectures address the philosophical questions of the 21st century as Lewis sought to provide answers to philosophical questions of the 20th century? Dealing with themes across multiple areas of human inquiry, the authors bring expertise from their respective fields to bear on the core issues raised in Lewis' lectures. The result is an interdisciplinary approach that offers the first comprehensive scholarly treatment of The Abolition of Man, one of the most debated of Lewis' works."--Bloomsbury Publishing.