Publication

2018 - El Colegio de Michoacán, Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico

Language

Spanish

Word Count

76,000 words, Guess

Page Count

304 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139786075440491
  • ISBN-139786074864878
  • ISBN-106075440496
  • ISBN-10607486487X
  • OCLC Control Number1135378191
and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCHD1741.M6 S26 2018

Description

Summarizes history and use of basin irrigation technique for capturing runoff for agricultural purposes. Reviews its origins from ancient Egypt through its arrival in Mexico and ways it has transformed farming landscape of various regions, as well as reasons for its gradual disappearance in post-revolutionary period. Highlights ongoing validity of certain traditional knowledge and practice and explains environmental benefit of this technique. Edition limited to 500 copies.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Colección Afluentes

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