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The Social History of Agriculture

Written by: Christopher Isett, Stephen Miller
Narrated by: Ronald Bruce Meyer
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This text provides a compelling narrative world history through the lens of food and farmers. Tracing the world history of agriculture from earliest times to the present, Isett and Miller argue that people rather than markets have been the primary agents of agricultural change, exploring the actions taken by individuals and groups over time.

The book is published by Rowman & Littlefield.

©2017 Rowman & Littlefield (P)2017 Redwood Audiobooks
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"Written with tremendous clarity and verve by two scholars in complete command of their subject, this is one of the best works of analytical history to have been published in recent years." (Vivek Chibber, New York University)
"An invaluable contribution for scholars, students at all levels, and general readers alike, it truly is a tour de force." (Robert Brenner, University of California - Los Angeles)

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A Must Read for People Interested in Agriculture

A fantastic overview of how agriculture has established societies around the world based on geographical, cultural differences and how agricultural has changed over the years

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Dry start, worth the investment

This is a must read if you have any interest in agricultural production. The way politics have formed agricultural practices, and vice versa, are layed out very clearly here. Why do some regions have bigger farms, why do some regions have more mechanization, how are farmers in France and China similar?
This books has details on farming's history that when all put together, can provide insight to the future- but it isn't going to spell it out. You have to do the work.

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