Agriculture's Ethical Horizon

by Robert L. Zimdahl

Book Overview

The second edition of Agriculture's Ethical Horizon is a carefully considered application of philosophical concepts, such as utilitarianism and positivism, to the practice of agricultural science. Author Robert Zimdahl argues for an approach to agriculture guided by foundational values, and addresses the questions: What are the goals of agricultural and weed science? What should their goals be? How do and how should the practitioners of agriculture...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0124160433
• ISBN13: 9780124160439
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"