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The cultural background of the sustainability of the traditional farming system in the Ghouta, oasis of Damascus, Syria
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- Alhamidi, Sameer K (author)
- Department of Crop Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp, Sweden
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- Gustafsson, Mats (author)
- Department of Crop Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp, Sweden
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- Larsson, Hans (author)
- Department of Crop Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp, Sweden
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- Hillbur, Per (author)
- Malmö högskola,Teknik och samhälle (TS)
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- Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003
- 2003
- English.
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In: Agriculture and Human Values. - : Kluwer Academic Publishers. - 0889-048X .- 1572-8366. ; 20:3, s. 231-240
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Abstract
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- This paper discusses the practical impact of a non-materialistic culture on sustainable farm management. Two elements are discussed: first, how deeply rooted religion is in this culture; second, the feasibility of using both human knowledge and experience, so-called tradition and divine guidance in management. Finally, the implications of the fusion of these two elements are drawn. The outcome is the capability of man to integrate ethical values into decisions and actions. This integration, when applied by skilled farmers, leads to a management of natural resources in an altruistic fashion and not merely to economic ends. Moreover, it makes agriculture meaningful and sustainable.
Subject headings
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Ekonomi och näringsliv -- Företagsekonomi (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Economics and Business -- Business Administration (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- alternative agriculture
- tradition
- sustainability
- farm management
- ethics
- culture
- religion
Publication and Content Type
- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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