The book offers a hopeful vision for sustainable agriculture, presenting case studies and philosophical insights, but lacks focus and practicality in its conclusion. The reviewer appreciates the book's message but finds some arguments weak and the structure meandering.
The book takes readers on a journey through various sustainable agricultural practices, primarily in Australia, with a focus on healing the earth through better agricultural methods. The author presents inspiring examples and philosophical insights, advocating for a new 'emergent' mind that synthesizes modern and indigenous knowledge. However, the reviewer finds the book's structure meandering and the conclusion lacking in practicality. While the book is hopeful and introduces many valuable ideas, some arguments are weak, and the lack of detailed references and qualifications detracts from its credibility. The reviewer appreciates the book's message but feels it could be more focused and better supported by scientific evidence.
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The author’s “five landscape dynamics” are a great tool for understanding landscape function and interconnectedness.
This is a book of hope.
I was hoping for a return to the five landscape dynamics, a recapitulation and a bringing together of all the roads the book took us down.