{"title":"John Vandermeer","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Vandermeer’s works delve into the intricate relationships within ecological systems, offering readers a thoughtful exploration of nature’s complexity. His writing combines scientific rigour with accessible prose, making challenging concepts approachable for both students and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Vandermeer’s books such as \u003cstrong\u003eNature’s Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e stand as essential resources for understanding biodiversity, conservation, and the dynamics of agricultural landscapes. They invite readers to reconsider how natural environments are interconnected and managed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natures-matrix-by-john-vandermeer-9780367137779","title":"Nature's Matrix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen first published in 2009, \u003ci\u003eNature’s Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e set out a radical new approach to the conservation of biodiversity. This new edition pushes the frontier of the biodiversity\/agriculture debate further, making an even stronger case for the need to transform agriculture and support small- and medium-scale agroecology and food sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first edition, the authors set out a radical new approach to the conservation of biodiversity. This is based on the concept of a landscape as a matrix of diverse, small-scale agricultural ecosystems, providing opportunities to enhance conservation under the stewardship of local farmers. This contrasts with the alternative view of industrial-scale farms and large protected areas which exclude local people. However, since then the debate around conservation and agriculture has developed significantly and this is reflected in this updated second edition. The text is thoroughly revised, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA reorganisation of chapters with new and timely topics introduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUpdates to the discussion of agroecology and food sovereignty, bringing it in line with the current debates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGreater coverage of the role of agroecology, in particular agroforestry, as an important component of climate change adaptation and mitigation, highlighting recent studies on the role of intensive agriculture in climate change and loss of biodiversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMore attention given to the discussion of land sparing versus land sharing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy integrating the ecological aspects of agriculture and conservation biology, with a political and social analysis as well as historical perspective, the book continues to set a progressive agenda and appeals to a wide range of students and professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607283613932,"sku":"9780367137779","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367137779-nature-s-matrix.jpg?v=1778159167"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-vandermeer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}