Agriculture and Modern Technology

by Thomas R. Degregori

In this thought provoking work Thomas DeGregori presents the uncommon premise that technology is a human endeavour and a positive force that defines our humanity. Examining a number of revolutionary technological advances in this century, especially those in the agricultural areas, the author debunks common conventional wisdom that would dictate otherwise. For instance, the use of chemicals, including DDT and other pesticides, id often maligned as...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081380342X
• ISBN13: 9780813803425
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.3"