| Description |
1 online resource 1 electronic resource (PDF file, 62 pages, illustrations (mostly colour), map) |
| Summary |
Food intersects all aspects of humanlife. It sustains and nourishes human bodies. It provides jobs for many people on this planet. Regardless of cultural practices, religious beliefs and political ideologies, every one of us needs to eat. Food is central to well being and survival and yet many people, particularly those in the cities, are disconnected to food; where it comes from and how it is produced. According to the United nations by 2050, 86% of the population will live in cities, and cities are expected to grow to accomodate the projected growth. This causes many issues around food production and food security for urban dwellers. The thesis aims to explore a food production alternative, namely urban backyard food production. In doing so, it is an attempt to help address the urban food security issue and make a small contribution to the ongoing dialoge on food security in relation to peak oil and climate change |
| Notes |
Thesis (Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning)) -- RMIT University, 2013 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Backyard gardens.
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Permaculture.
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Organic gardening.
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Food security.
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| Genre/Form |
Academic theses.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Australia), degree granting institution
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