Progress in Agricultural Geography (Routledge Revivals)

Informationen zum Autor Michael Pacione Klappentext This comprehensive volume, first published in 1986, reflects how developments in the second half of the twentieth century challenged the field of agricultural geography. Essays provide an essential background to students with an interest in agricultural methods, distribution and reform. Zusammenfassung This comprehensive volume, first published in 1986, reflects how developments in the second half of the twentieth century challenged the field of agricultural geography. Essays provide an essential background to students with an interest in agricultural methods, distribution and reform. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Introduction 1. Theory and Methodology in Agricultural Geography B. W. Ilbery 2. Classification of Agricultural Systems J. W. Aitchison 3. Diffusion of Agricultural Innovations G. Clark 4. Farming Systems in the Modern World M. J. Troughton 5. Government Agricultural Policies I. R. Bowler 6. Agrarian reform in Eastern Europe A. H. Dawson 7. Agriculture and Urban Development C. R. Bryant 8. Land Ownership and the Agricultural Land Market P. J. Byrne 9. Agricultural Marketing and Distribution W. Smith 10. The World Food Problem D. B. Grigg ; Notes on Contributors; Index

Product details

• Authors: Michael (University of Strathclyde Pacione
• Assisted by: Michael Pacione (Editor), Pacione Michael (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.06.2013
• EAN: 9780415707480
• ISBN: 978-0-415-70748-0
• No. of pages: 268
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Agribusiness, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Food Industry, Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries, Agricultural science, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Agriculture & Related Industries