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Agricultural Transformation in a Global History Perspective
Author(s): Ellen Hillbom (Editor), Patrick Svensson
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 21 Feb. 2013
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 360 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415684951
- ISBN-13: 9780415684958
Book Description
History teaches us that agricultural growth and development is necessary for achieving overall better living conditions in all societies. Although this process may seem homogenous when looked at from the outside, it is full of diversity within. This book captures this diversity by presenting eleven independent case studies ranging over time and space. By comparing outcomes, attempts are made to draw general conclusion and lessons about the agricultural transformation process.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“The editors have blended a textbook with a research reference volume to create a publication that I think will appeal to many audiences.” – American Journal of Agricultural Economics
“Overall, the 11 cases are an interesting collection of studies that have surprises (case 9) and examples of ‘failures’ (case 2), mixed in with well-documented illustrations of how different factors can play lead roles in the transformation process.” – American Journal of Agricultural Economics
About the Author
Ellen Hillbom is Lecturer in the Department of Economic History, Lund University, Sweden
Patrick Svensson is Lecturer in the Department of Economic History, Lund University, Sweden
