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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Rebecca LaughtonPublisher: Green Books Imprint: Green Books Edition: 1st Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.612kg ISBN: 9781900322287ISBN 10: 1900322285 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 28 October 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsThe human energy equation The role of the modern smallholder Livelihoods and lifestyles: case studies Energy use through the ages Design Wise choice of tools Domestic energy use Rural social structures past and present Together or alone? Livelihood strategies The seven ages of men and women Balancing work, rest and celebrationReviewsAuthor InformationRebecca Laughton lived for four years at Tinker's Bubble, an ecological community in Somerset where the residents manage 40 acres of land without the use of fossil fuels. Whilst researching her book, she travelled around France and the UK visitingother land-based projects and found that the subject of human energy use within ecological projects had not really been addressed. Rebecca studied Geography at Newcastle University and has an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from Wye College, University of London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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