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Agriculture and Modern Technology challenges many current
beliefs about agricultural technology and invites readers to examine the facts
and common perceptions. In this thought-provoking
work, Thomas DeGregori presents many of the revolutionary technological
advances in the past century, especially those in agriculture. He then debunks
common conventional wisdom that claims these advances are harmful rather than
helpful to humanity. For instance, the use of chemicals, including DDT and
other pesticides, are often maligned as damaging to the environment and the
quality of life. Dr. DeGregori counters this argument with documentation that
demonstrates how use of these chemicals has actually increased life span. Bound to be controversial, Agriculture and
Modern Technology will spark debate. Academics, students, those employed in
agriculture and related industries and agencies, as well as an informed public,
will find Dr. DeGregori's alternate views well founded and fascinating.
About the Author: Thomas DeGregori is a professor of economics at the
University of Houston; Houston, Texas, and author of several books. His fields
of specialties are economic development, technology, science in economic
development, and African, Asian, and Caribbean economic development.
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Agriculture & Modern Technology : A Defense
Thomas R.
DeGregori
ISBN: 081380342X
Iowa State University Press
05/01/2001
320 pages
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