Food production in urban areas : a study of urban agriculture in Accra, Ghana
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Bibliographic Information
Food production in urban areas : a study of urban agriculture in Accra, Ghana
Ashgate, c1999
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University Library for Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo図
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Includes bibliographical references (p.215-225) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book explores the emergence of contemporary urban agriculture as well as official attitudes toward this practice. Using three theoretical models, the author tells us who is more likely to be involved in urban agriculture. In line with this, he explains why, contrary to expectations, in Ghana there are more males than females involved in urban agriculture. The author also addresses issues such as the influence of social inequality and the effects of social networks on urban agriculture. Furthermore, he identifies the problems urban cultivators encounter as city farmers and how they cope with such problems. Finally, the author predicts the future trend in urban agriculture. This thought-provoking book will be of interest not only to public policy makers and planners, but also to students and teachers of African studies, urban studies, and sociology.
Table of Contents
- Contents: The emergence of contemporary urban agriculture
- Official attitudes toward urban agriculture
- Characteristics of urban farmers
- Influence of social inequality on urban agriculture
- Effects of social networks on urban agriculture
- General problems of urban farmers and ways of coping
- Conclusion and policy recommendations
- Bibliography
- Index.
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