Cultivating Diversity Through Oneself : Agroforestry As an Optimistic Possibility for the Liberation of Thought and for Building Compost Futures

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910984619103321
• Autore: Souza Ana Carolina Silva e
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Belo Horizonte : , : Editora Dialética, , 2021; ©2021
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (98 pages)
• Disciplina: 630
• Soggetti: Agroforestry; Compost; Diversity; Naturalcultural; Libros electrónicos.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Portoghese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
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• Nota di contenuto: Capa -- Folha de Rosto -- Créditos -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 1. AGROFORESTRY BACKGROUNDS -- 1.1 SÍTIO SEMENTE AND AGROFORESTERS -- 1.2 A PERSPECTIVE ON CULTIVATION IN BRAZILIAN LANDS -- CHAPTER 2. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK -- 2.1 NATURALCULTURAL ASSEMBLAGES IN A COMPOST PERSPECTIVE -- 2.2 CULTIVATING OTHERNESS -- 2.3 SITUATED KNOWLEDGES -- 2.4 SECOND-WAVE FEMINISM -- 2.5 LEARNING IN COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE -- CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY -- 3.1 ACCESS AND POSITIONALITY -- 3.2 PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION -- 3.3 SEMI-STRUCTURED IN PERSON AND ON-LINE INTERVIEWS -- CHAPTER 4. AGROFORESTRY KNOWLEDGE AND LESSONS -- 4.1 IMAGINING THE INFINITE INTELLIGENCE OF LIVING BEINGS -- 4.2 COMPOSTING AND CRITIQUING -- 4.3 MIMICKING THE FOREST -- 4.4 LEARNING AGROFORESTRY IN PRACTICE -- 4.5 CULTIVATING ASSEMBLAGES THROUGH THE MUVUCA -- 4.6 THE ABUNDANCE LOGICS -- CHAPTER 5. LEARNERS’ ENGAGEMENT WITH AGROFORESTRY -- 5.1 ANCESTRAL MEMORIES AND THE FEELINGS THEY EVOKE -- 5.2 CULTIVATING ; YOURSELF AND INSPIRING OTHERS -- 5.3 FEELING PART OF THE AGROFORESTRY COMMUNITY -- 5.4 LEARNING THROUGH MISTAKES -- 5.5 LEARNING WITH INSECTS
• Sommario/riassunto: This book explores the agroforestry practices and the cultural landscapes of the Cerrado region near Brasília, Brazil. It provides insights into the ecological and social dynamics of the area, highlighting the role of local communities and their historical connection to the land. The text delves into the challenges and opportunities of agroforestry, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in harmony with nature. The author reflects on personal experiences and interactions with local agroforesters, offering a comprehensive view of the socio-environmental fabric of the region. Intended for readers interested in environmental studies, anthropology, and sustainable agriculture, the book aims to inspire and educate about the potential of agroforestry in diverse ecosystems.