Science, Agriculture, and the Politics of Research

ISBN-13: 9780367302177 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 303 str.

Lawrence M. Busch; William B. Lacy

Opis

Although the U.S. agricultural research system is used as a model for national programs in many developing countries, surprisingly little is known about its operation. This book describes the structure of that system and examines the many factors that influence the choices of research problems by agricultural scientists working within it.

Spis treści

Also of Interest -- Introduction -- The Rise of Agricultural Science -- Organizational Structure and Problem Choice in Agricultural Research -- Agricultural Scientists: The Human Resource -- Scientific Communication -- Disciplinary Influences on Research -- Organizational Influences -- Extraorganizational Influences -- Research for Whom? -- Research for What? -- Science, Agriculture, and Emerging Issues for Agricultural Research -- Policy Implications -- Appendix: Sources of Information and Methods

O autorze

Lawrence Busch, William B. Lacy