Alternative Economies
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From ![]() A New Approach to AgricultureFrom: Emergent Agriculture |
The emergent agriculture is grounded in the philosophies of sustainability, local production, and the values of small-scale, family farming. The emergent agriculture values the crafts of the land … | Gary S. Kleppel | 11 | 2014 | $1.10 Add |
![]() Changing TidesAn Ecologist's Journey to Make Peace with the Anthropocene |
Change the story and change the future – merging science and Indigenous knowledge to steer us towards a more benign Anthropocene. As humanity marches on, causing mass extinctions and … | Alejandro Frid | 220 | 2019 | View |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 1: ArrivalPART I: RED HORIZONS From: Dinner on Mars |
In Chapter 1 the authors imagine what a Martian city would look like in the year 2080. Discussing the chosen location of the city, water access, resources and extraction, food, and how it would … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 7 | 2022 | $0.70 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 10: Ballrooms of MarsPART IV: RED DAWN From: Dinner on Mars |
Chapter 10 offers a reflection on what a night out would look like for both the authors in the Martian city in 2080. Discussion recreation, work life, pubs, music and dancing, first and second … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 10 | 2022 | $1.00 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 2: FoundationPART I: RED HORIZONS From: Dinner on Mars |
Chapter 2 focuses on setting up the foundations for a Martian city. Discussing the establishment of a BaseTown, power, self-sufficiency, food sovereignty, self-reliance, solar energy, … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 18 | 2022 | $1.80 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 3: Small Is BeautifulPART I: RED HORIZONS From: Dinner on Mars |
Chapter 3 explores the possibilities of nanotechnology. Discussing the potential of biotechnology experiments, crops, algae, bacteria, fertilizers, medicines, and the creation of a new and unique … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 9 | 2022 | $0.90 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 4: BiophiliaPART II: RED EDEN From: Dinner on Mars |
Chapter 4 examines the role biospheres and greenspaces will play in the Martian city. Discussing the Bloedel Conservatory, agriculture and architecture , the history of greenhouses and glass … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 28 | 2022 | $2.80 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 5: Grass 2.0PART II: RED EDEN From: Dinner on Mars |
Chapter 5 considers the challenges of growing and producing grains such as corn, rice and wheat on Mars. Discussing the history of grains and their domestications, Icelandic geothermal farming, … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 24 | 2022 | $2.40 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 6: I Can’t Believe It’s Not CowPART III: RED MEAT From: Dinner on Mars |
Chapter 6 explores the possibilities of milk, meat, and cattle raising on Mars. Discussing the resources needed for dairy cows, lactose intolerance, plant-based “milk” technology, … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 20 | 2022 | $2.00 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 7: The Fish of the Sea and the Birds of the HeavensPART III: RED MEAT From: Dinner on Mars |
Chapter 7 examines where birds and seafood fit into the diet of the future Martian city. Discussing seafood, meat as part of human history , fisheries, salmon, climate change, Wildtype’s … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 23 | 2022 | $2.30 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 8: Old MacDonald Had an iFarmPART IV: RED DAWN From: Dinner on Mars |
Chapter 8 considered what farming and farmers will look like in a Martian city. Discussing the family farm, labour on Mars, agricultural technology, labour shortages, the smart tractor, AI and … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 20 | 2022 | $2.00 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Chapter 9: Closed LoopsPART IV: RED DAWN From: Dinner on Mars |
Chapter 9 focuses on the creation and maintaining of a closed loop system for the Martian community. Discussing recycling, problems of the industrial revolution, circular food systems, … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 17 | 2022 | $1.70 Add |
From ![]() Co-ops as Food Desert RemediationFrom: Grocery Story |
This chapter describes the way chain stores are reluctant to establish or to continue serving low-income neighbourhoods, forcing residents to live in "food deserts", a mile for more … | John Steinman | 14 | 2019 | $1.40 Add |
From ![]() CommodificationPart II: A History of Seed Politics in Canada From: Good Crop / Bad Crop |
Chapter 6 explores the commodification of the agricultural industry by seed corporations, GURTS, patents and intellectual property, Monsanto’s Roundup Ready seeds, plant breeders’ … | Devlin Kuyek | 30 | 2007 | $3.00 Add |
From ![]() NEW! Conclusion: Upgrading the Operating SystemPART IV: RED DAWN From: Dinner on Mars |
The Conclusion reflects on the current batch of space agencies and billionaires blasting off for outer space, SpaceX, the Covid-19 pandemic, our ability to develop innovative scientific … | Evan D. G. Fraser; Lenore Newman | 13 | 2022 | $1.30 Add |
From ![]() Consumer Food Co-ops TodayFrom: Grocery Story |
The many facets and community-building features of consumer food co-ops today, from continuing and children’s education to community giving and non-profit arms are described. Also described … | John Steinman | 28 | 2019 | $2.80 Add |