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Potato Famine Impact - cover

Potato Famine Impact

Olivia Clarke

Traduttore A Ai

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Potato Famine Impact explores the global journey of the potato, tracing its path from the Andes to its devastating impact during the Irish Potato Famine. It examines how a single crop reshaped societies and economies, while also highlighting the ecological vulnerabilities inherent in monoculture farming. The book reveals how the potato, initially domesticated in the Andes with diverse varieties, became a staple crop in Europe, particularly in Ireland, where reliance on a single variety led to catastrophe when potato blight struck.

 
The book argues that the Irish Potato Famine was not solely due to potato blight (Phytophthora infestans) but a complex interplay of ecological vulnerability and socio-economic policies. The reliance on a single, genetically uniform potato variety created an agricultural system susceptible to widespread devastation, transforming a crop disease into a human catastrophe. By adopting a systems-thinking approach, the book integrates ecological, economic, and political factors to provide a comprehensive understanding of the famine.

 
The book progresses by first introducing the potato's origins and botanical characteristics. It then examines its spread across Europe, focusing on its adoption in Ireland and the development of specific farming systems. Finally, it analyzes the impact of potato blight, emphasizing the social, economic, and political factors that exacerbated the crisis in Ireland, exploring the long-term consequences of the famine, including migration patterns and shifts in land ownership, demonstrating the interconnectedness of ecological, social, and historical forces.
Disponibile da: 27/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 64 pagine.

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