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The cultural background of the sustainability of the traditional farming system in the Ghouta, the oasis of Damascus, Syria

Alhamidi SK, Gustafsson M, Larsson H, Hillbur P

Sammanfattning

This paper discusses them 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

Publicerad i

Agriculture and Human Values
2003, Volym: 20, nummer: 3, sidor: 231-240
Utgivare: KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBL

      SLU författare

    • Alhamidi, Sameer

      • Institutionen för växtvetenskap, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

      • Larsson, Hans

        • Institutionen för växtvetenskap, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

        • Gustafsson, Mats

          • Institutionen för växtvetenskap, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

        UKÄ forskningsämne

        Landskapsarkitetktur
        Livsmedelsvetenskap
        Jordbruksvetenskap

        Publikationens identifierare

        DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026123929170

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        https://res.slu.se/id/publ/2369