Examines seven crises in American agriculture, including farm and ranch survivability, modernization, safe food and drinking water, and urbanization and land use; discusses tradition and change related to each crisis; provides biographies of important figures related to the crises; and includes resources for additional information.
Examines the politics of food, discussing convenience foods, under-regulated commercial farms, backlash against environmentalists and consumer activists, agricultural failure in third world countries, and other related topics.
A discussion of what could happen in the world if other countries do not prepare for the eventuality of China importing grain and other food products to feed its millions of people.
A collection of essays that examine varying perspectives on agricultural subsidies, including why they exist, why some people are opposed to them, how they could be eliminated, what alternatives are available, and other related topics.
superweeds, frankenfoods, lawn wars, and the (nonpartisan) truth about environmental policies
Gillman, Jeff
2011
Explores the American government's response to various environmental problems, including global warming, the energy crisis, the use of pesticides, and genetically modified foods.
