Environmental Aspects of Agriculture, Environmental Science - General & Miscellaneous, Social Aspects of Technology, Philosophical & Religious Aspects of Technology, Agricultural Technology & Equipment
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Overview
"In this work, Thomas DeGregori presents many of the revolutionary technological advances in the past century, especially those in agriculture. He then debunks common conventional wisdom that claims these advances are harmful rather than helpful to humanity. For instance, the use of chemicals, including DDT and other pesticides, are often maligned as damaging to the environment and the quality of life. Dr. DeGregori counters this argument with documentation that demonstrates how use of these chemicals has actually increased life span." "Bound to be controversial, Agriculture and Modern Technology will spark debate. Academics, students, those employed in agriculture and related industries and agencies, as well as an informed public will find Dr. DeGregori's alternate views well founded and fascinating."--BOOK JACKET.Editorials
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Not common sense, claims DeGregori (economics, U. of Houston) but merely common conventional wisdom maligns advances such as DDT and other pesticides as damaging to the environment and the quality of life. He offers documentation that the use of such chemicals has actually increased life span. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 15, 2001
Publisher
Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University Press, 2001.
Pages
320
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780813803425