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Explore the profound transformations in global food production with The Politics of Industrial Agriculture. Part of the Natural Resource Management Set, this Routledge publication examines the massive revolution in agriculture within industrialized nations over the last forty years. While these shifts have increased yields, they have also brought significant challenges that demand attention from policy-makers and agronomists. This text examines the consequences of modern farming methods, including rural depopulation and environmental degradation. It addresses serious concerns such as the contamination of food through agrochemicals and bacteria, the treatment of farm animals, and the impact of unfair trading systems on Third World economies. As evidence of environmental and social harm grows, this book provides a necessary look at the debates surrounding the need for change and the move toward sustainable practices in the global food system.

Key Features

Examines the impact of the agricultural revolution in industrialized countries over the last forty years.

Analyzes the connection between increased crop yields and issues like rural depopulation and environmental degradation.

Discusses food safety concerns regarding contamination from bacteria and agrochemicals.

Evaluates the social and economic effects of current trading systems on Third World livelihoods.

Provides insight into the ongoing debates among agronomists and policy-makers regarding sustainable change.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
10 January 2009
Listed Since
08 October 2009

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