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Miguel altieri phd university of california, berkeley. Altieri is associate professor and associate entomologist, laboratory of biological control, department of environmental science, policy and management at the university of california at berkeley. This book incorporates new insights and concepts in the hope of helping guide agricultural students, researchers, and practitioners to a deeper understanding of the ecology of agricultural systems that will open the doors to new management options. Agroecology and the search for a truly sustainable agriculture.
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He is a professor of agroecology at the university of california, berkeley in the department of environmental science, policy and management. Professor altieri is a world leading scientist of agriculture and sustainability. Altieri has 14 books on goodreads with 641 ratings. Agroecology, food sovereignty, and the new green revolution eric holtgimenez1 and miguel a.
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