ABSTRACT

In the second half of the twentieth century, significant changes were occurring within the agricultural industry, including an increase in efficiency and government intervention, as well as expanded and more complicated patterns of trade. This comprehensive volume, first published in 1986, reflects how these developments challenged the field of agricultural geography. Considering agricultural innovations, farming systems, government policy and land ownership, this title provides an essential background to students with an interest in agricultural methods, distribution and reform.

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|23 pages

Diffusion of Agricultural Innovations

chapter 5|24 pages

Government Agricultural Policies

chapter 6|18 pages

Agrarian Reform in Eastern Europe

chapter 7|25 pages

Agriculture and Urban Development

chapter 9|20 pages

Agricultural Marketing and Distribution

chapter 10|25 pages

The World Food Problem