Book
The vertical farm : feeding the world in the 21st century
Record details
- ISBN: 9780312611392 (hc.) :
- ISBN: 0312611390 :
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Physical Description:
print
xiv, 305 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), maps (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm. - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2010.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-282) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Remodeling nature -- Yesterday's agriculture -- Today's agriculture -- Tomorrow's agriculture -- The vertical farm: advantages -- The vertical farm: form and function -- The vertical farm: social benefits -- The vertical farm: alternate uses -- Food fast-forwarded. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Urban agriculture Alternative agriculture Agriculture -- Environmental aspects Land use, Urban |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlegar Public Library | 338.19 DES (Text) | 35146001665793 | Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Quesnel Branch | 630 DES (Text) | 33923004647784 | Non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
Outlines a blueprint for sustainable communities that focuses on local food sources, conservation, and practical transportation, explaining the potential for farms built within skyscrapers that are designed for capabilities ranging from year-round food production to minimal dependence on fossil fuels.
