Urban Allotment Gardens in Europe

By: Mary Benson and Simon Bell and Susan Noori and Runrid Fox-Kämper and Nazila Keshavarz and Silvio Caputo and Annette Voigt

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Synopsis: Although urban allotment gardening dates back to the nineteenth century, it has recently undergone a renaissance of interest and popularity. This is the result of greater concern over urban greenspace, food security and quality of life. This book presents a comprehensive, research-based overview of the various features, benefits and values associated with urban allotment gardening in Europe. The book is based on a European COST Action project, which brings together researchers and practitioners from all over Europe for the first detailed exploration of the subject on a continent-wide scale. It assesses the policy, planning and design aspects, as well as the social and ecological benefits of urban allotment gardening. Through an examination of the wide range of different traditions and practices across Europe, it brings together the most recent research to discuss the latest evolutions of urban allotment gardening and to help raise awareness and fill knowledge gaps. The book provides a multidisciplinary perspective, including insights from horticulture and soil science, ecology, sociology, urban geography, landscape, planning and design. The themes are underpinned by case studies from a number of European countries which supply a wide range of examples to illustrate different key issues.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 384 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781317415633
Related ISBNs:: 9781138921092, 9781138588967, 9781315686608
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/02/23
Copyrighted By:: Simon Bell, Runrid Fox-Kämper, Nazila Keshavarz, Mary Benson, Silvio Caputo, Susan Noori, Annette Voigt
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Home and Garden
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Simon Bell
Edited by:: Runrid Fox-Kämper
Edited by:: Nazila Keshavarz
Edited by:: Mary Benson
Edited by:: Silvio Caputo
Edited by:: Susan Noori
Edited by:: Annette Voigt