ABSTRACT

This book exemplifies disagreements in agricultural research and agricultural policies in the U.S. It hopes to expand the capacity for critical discussion on matters of agriculture and attempts to open a path to more fruitful communication among participants in agricultural controversy.

part One|80 pages

Assaying the Problem

chapter 1|16 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|17 pages

Sources of Polarization: Facts vs Values

chapter 4|15 pages

From Values to Ideologies

chapter 5|12 pages

How to Work with Ideology

part Two|149 pages

Describing the Differences

chapter 6|19 pages

Comparing Ideologies

chapter 7|25 pages

Agriculture and Human Nature

chapter 8|22 pages

Nature

chapter 9|27 pages

Knowledge

chapter 10|26 pages

Social Order

chapter 11|25 pages

Praxis

part Three|56 pages

Getting Closer to the Action

chapter 13|23 pages

Research Agendas as Social Action

chapter 14|8 pages

Conclusion