Albert Howard Bücher

Der Autor empfiehlt biologisch orientierte Landbaumethoden durch die die verlorene Fruchtbarkeit wiedergewonnen und aufrecht erhalten werden kann. Die Erfahrungen einer 40jährigen (!) Tätigkeit, die in der Hauptsache der landwirtschaftlichen Forschung in Westindien, Indien und Britannien gewidmet war, halfen dem Verfasser bei der Lösung dieser wichtigen Aufgabe. Das Buch ist ein internationales Standardwerk der Kompost- und Humuswirtschaft. Das Buch vermittelt viele Denkanstöße auch für den Forscher und aufgeschlossenen Praktiker unserer Zeit.

Sir Albert Howard presents a summary of his life's work in this book. Howard states "This law is true for soil, plant, animal, and man: the health of these four is one connected chain. Any weakness or defect in the health of any earlier link in the chain is carried on to the next and succeeding links, until it reaches the last, namely, man." Howard's work, decades ahead of its time, provides an insight into how he realized the value of organic methods though he went to India intending to teach the use of chemical fertilizers and chemical pest control. This text has been published under the title "The Soil and Health" and also under the title "Farming and Gardening for Health or Disease".

Focusing on the principles of organic farming, this classic work provides a foundational understanding of organic gardening. It emphasizes the importance of healthy soil and its role in sustainable agriculture, offering insights into natural farming methods. The book serves as a vital resource for those interested in cultivating a more environmentally friendly approach to gardening and farming, making it a must-read for enthusiasts and practitioners alike.

Focusing on the comprehensive study of compost and manure, this work remains relevant for those engaged in organic agriculture. It delves into various scientific aspects, offering valuable insights that continue to inform modern practices. The author, known for the influential "An Agricultural Testament," provides a foundational perspective that has shaped the understanding of sustainable farming techniques.

Focusing on the interconnectedness of health among soil, plants, animals, and humans, the author emphasizes that any deficiency in one link affects the others. Originally intending to promote chemical farming methods in India, he instead discovered the benefits of organic practices, shaping his groundbreaking views on sustainable agriculture. This work encapsulates his lifelong commitment to understanding and improving the health of ecosystems, revealing insights that were remarkably progressive for his time.

This book examines examples of genocide from around the world and asks important questions surrounding this most chilling of human crimes: Why do ordinary people participate in such inhuman atrocities? How can communities stop genocides from occurring?