Food and Agrarian Orders in the World-Economy
Author | : Philip Mcmichael |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 1995-01-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780313390319 |
ISBN-13 | : 0313390312 |
Rating | : 4/5 (312 Downloads) |
Download or read book Food and Agrarian Orders in the World-Economy written by Philip Mcmichael and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1995-01-30 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The emergence of a world economy depends on the reorganization of agriculture and food systems to provision the work force and the industries associated with the division of labor. This work emphasizes the central role played by food and agriculture in the world economy. The book includes a historical dimension along with the formulation of the challenges that face the world today. Social scientists of all kinds, but especially economists, sociologists, environmentalists, and political scientists, should be interested in this volume.