Agriculture and rural development in a globalizing world: challenges and opportunities

Rapid structural transformation and urbanization are transforming agriculture and food production in rural areas across the world. This textbook provides a comprehensive review and assessment of the multi-faceted nature of agriculture and rural development, particularly in the developing world, where the greatest challenges occur. It is designed around five thematic parts: Agricultural Intensification and Technical Change; Political Economy of Agricultural Policies; Community and Rural Institutions; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health; and Future Relevance of International Institutions. Each chapter presents a detailed but accessible review of the literature on the specific topic and discusses the frontiers in research and institutional changes needed as societies adapt to the transformation processes. All authors are eminent scholars with international reputations, who have been actively engaged in the contemporary debates around agricultural development and rural transformation.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	1423211771132 Pingali, P. (ed.), 1423211771133 Feder, G. (ed.)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Abingdon (United Kingdom) Routledge 2017
Subjects:	agricultural development, rural development, agricultural research, innovation adoption, agricultural policies,
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