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Book Title
A Revolution Down on the Farm
Publication Name
Revolution Down on the Farm : the Transformation of American Agriculture since 1929
Title
A Revolution Down on the Farm
Subtitle
The Transformation of American Agriculture since 1929
Author
Paul K. Conkin
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-10
0813125197
EAN
9780813125190
ISBN
9780813125190
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Genre
Science Nature & Math
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Release Year
2008
Release Date
01/09/2008
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Item Height
0.9in
Item Length
9in
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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Agriculture is the most fundamental of all human activities. Today, those who till the soil or tend livestock feed a world population of approximately 6.5 billion. Fifty years ago, the planet could not have sustained such a large population, and according to present projections, farmers will have to feed nine billion people by 2050. The greatest agricultural revolution in history has occurred in the last fifty years, with farmers in the United States leading the way. America's declining number of farms, however, comes as a surprise to many and may have dramatic implications. Paul K. Conkin's A Revolution Down on the Farm: The Transformation of American Agriculture since 1929 charts the profound changes in farming that have occurred during his lifetime. Conkin's personal experience growing up on a small Tennessee farm complements compelling statistical data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Using economic and historical analysis, Conkin assesses the skills, new technologies, and government policies that helped transform American farming. He clarifies the present status of a subsidized, large-scale, mechanized, and chemically supported agriculture, evaluates its environmental and human costs, and surveys alternatives to a troubled, widely challenged system.

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University Press of Kentucky
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0813125197
ISBN-13
9780813125190
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Author
Paul K. Conkin
Publication Name
Revolution Down on the Farm : the Transformation of American Agriculture since 1929
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6in
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17.6 Oz

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"Historian Paul K. Conkin provides an interesting examination of the transformation that has occurred in American agriculture over the last eighty years."-- Kentucky Ancestors, "Conkin's book certainly springs forward and can be read in a manner that encourages the reader to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topics addressed. What is more, his book is truly interesting to anyone interested in the history of farming or the history of rural America."-- North Florida News Daily, ""Conkin has combined his skills as a historian with his considerable knowledge and passion for agriculture to write an in-depth account of the revolution in agricultural production that occurred after 1930. This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative. Highly recommended."--Choice" --, ""Conkin's book certainly springs forward and can be read in a manner that encourages the reader to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topics addressed. What is more, his book is truly interesting to anyone interested in the history of farming or the history of rural America."" -- Mike Walker, NorthFloridaNewsDaily.com, "This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative." -- G. E. Aiken, Choice, "Conkin provides an original twist by narrating his own experiences of farm life as a youth in eastern Tennesseehe manages to personalize his tale without letting nostalgia blind his scholarly critical eye."-- Journal of American History, ""As interesting as the personal tale is, however, what is even more useful is Conkin's concise, carefully written discussion of the major changes in American agriculture since 1929."-- Journal of Illinois History " --, "This book is an accurate and straightfoward account of agriculture in America down through the years, spiced with the on-farm experiences of the author himself. All the important farm issues and views about them are discussed in a format that is handy and easy to read. Perfect for the new student of agriculture who needs a quick but detailed introduction to farming history in the United States" -- Gene Logsdon, "This book is an accurate and straightfoward account of agriculture in America down through the years, spiced with the on-farm experiences of the author himself. All the important farm issues and views about them are discussed in a format that is handy and easy to read. Perfect for the new student of agriculture who needs a quick but detailed introduction to farming history in the United States"--Gene Logsdon, ""An accurate and straightforward account of agriculture in America down through the years, spiced with the on-farm experiences of the author himself. Perfect for the new student of agriculture who needs a quick but detailed introduction to farming history in the United States." --Gene Logsdon, author of The Mother of all Arts: Agrarianism and the Creative Impulse" --, "As interesting as the personal tale is, however, what is even more useful is Conkin's concise, carefully written discussion of the major changes in American agriculture since 1929." -- Journal of Illinois History, "This important book explores a recent revolution in American history that substituted technology for people and animals in farming and greatly increased output. Paul Conkin tells this tale in his own way, drawing upon his personal involvement in the story as well as the relevant scholarship and the basic documents." -- Richard Kirkendall, ""Clearly written and organized, Conkin's book will appeal to anyone interested in farming and the agricultural economy."--Book News" --, "Revolution clarifies an immensely complex topic, not only changes in American agricultural practices and technologies, but also the politics of definition and the long term repercussions of what many might simply ignored as banal."-- Southeastern Librarian, "Revolution clarifies an immensely complex topic, not only changes in American agricultural practices and technologies, but also the politics of definition and the long term repercussions of what many might simply ignored as banal." --, ""…Conkin provides an original twist by narrating his own experiences of farm life as a youth in eastern Tennessee…he manages to personalize his tale without letting nostalgia blind his scholarly critical eye." --" -- Shane Hamilton, University of Georgia, Journal of American History, ""This book provokes thought, and ideally it will provoke reflection and a study that addresses the social costs as well as the industrial gains made during the greatest industrial revolution in the history of the United States, the agricultural production revolution."-- Ohio Valley History " --, ""This book is an accurate and straightfoward account of agriculture in America down through the years, spiced with the on-farm experiences of the author himself. All the important farm issues and views about them are discussed in a format that is handy and easy to read. Perfect for the new student of agriculture who needs a quick but detailed introduction to farming history in the United States"--Gene Logsdon" --, "Conkin has combined his skills as a historian with his considerable knowledge and passion for agriculture to write an in-depth account of the revolution in agricultural production that occurred after 1930. This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative. Highly recommended." -- Choice, ""Conkin's book certainly springs forward and can be read in a manner that encourages the reader to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topics addressed. What is more, his book is truly interesting to anyone interested in the history of farming or the history of rural America."-- North Florida News Daily " --, "This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative."-- Choice, ""Revolution clarifies an immensely complex topic, not only changes in American agricultural practices and technologies, but also the politics of definition and the long term repercussions of what many might simply ignored as banal."-- Southeastern Librarian " --, "Conkin has combined his skills as a historian with his considerable knowledge and passion for agriculture to write an in-depth account of the revolution in agricultural production that occurred after 1930. This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative. Highly recommended."-- Choice, "This book provokes thought, and ideally it will provoke reflection and a study that addresses the social costs as well as the industrial gains made during the greatest industrial revolution in the history of the United States, the agricultural production revolution." -- Ohio Valley History, "For a generation of students who know little about the agricultural past, Conkin's book will provide an important and well-rounded overview."-- Agricultural History, ""Conkin's book certainly springs forward and can be read in a manner that encourages the reader to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topics addressed. What is more, his book is truly interesting to anyone interested in the history of farming or the history of rural America."--North Florida News Daily" --, "Paul Conkin's latest book -- or perhaps, as he predicts, his final book -- is a thoughtful and elegantly written survey of American agriculture since the 1930s." -- Sarah Phillips, Business History Review, ""Historian Paul K. Conkin provides an interesting examination of the transformation that has occurred in American agriculture over the last eighty years."-- Kentucky Ancestors " --, ""Conkin provides a masterful survey of the major agricultural legislation of the 1930s, noting that the long-term effect of these programs continues to invite curiosity.... a friendly, approachable work on agricultural history... a map to new ways of thinking about the past and planning for the future."-- Arkansas Historical Quarterly " --, "This important book explores a recent revolution in American history that substituted technology for people and animals in farming and greatly increased output. Paul Conkin tells this tale in his own way, drawing upon his personal involvement in the story as well as the relevant scholarship and the basic documents." --Richard Kirkendall, "Conkin's book certainly springs forward and can be read in a manner that encourages the reader to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topics addressed. What is more, his book is truly interesting to anyone interested in the history of farming or the history of rural America." -- Mike Walker, NorthFloridaNewsDaily.com, "Conkin provides an original twist by narrating his own experiences of farm life as a youth in eastern Tennessee...he manages to personalize his tale without letting nostalgia blind his scholarly critical eye." -- Shane Hamilton, University of Georgia, Journal of American History, ""Conkin cogently describes agricultural life with particular attention to changes wrought by the world beyond farmyard and fields... about lost American country life."--Indiana Magazine of History" --, ""Conkin provides an original twist by narrating his own experiences of farm life as a youth in eastern Tennessee...he manages to personalize his tale without letting nostalgia blind his scholarly critical eye."-- Journal of American History " --, ""This cogent, thorough history should prove fascinating for anyone interested in the changing landscape of American agriculture."" -- Publishers Weekly, ""This book is an accurate and straightfoward account of agriculture in America down through the years, spiced with the on-farm experiences of the author himself. All the important farm issues and views about them are discussed in a format that is handy and easy to read. Perfect for the new student of agriculture who needs a quick but detailed introduction to farming history in the United States"--Gene Logsdon, author of The Mother of all Arts: Agrarianism and the Creative Impulse" -- Gene Logsdon, ""This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative."" -- G. E. Aiken, Choice, ""Conkin has combined his skills as a historian with his considerable knowledge and passion for agriculture to write an in-depth account of the revolution in agricultural production that occurred after 1930. This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative. Highly recommended."" -- Choice, "Clearly written and organized, Conkin's book will appeal to anyone interested in farming and the agricultural economy."-- Book News, ""Historian Paul K. Conkin provides an interesting examination of the transformation that has occurred in American agriculture over the last eighty years."--Kentucky Ancestors" --, ""This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative."-- Choice " --, "Conkin provides a masterful survey of the major agricultural legislation of the 1930s, noting that the long-term effect of these programs continues to invite curiosity.... a friendly, approachable work on agricultural history... a map to new ways of thinking about the past and planning for the future." -- Arkansas Historical Quarterly, ""This cogent, thorough history should prove fascinating for anyone interested in the changing landscape of American agriculture."-- Publishers Weekly " --, "As interesting as the personal tale is, however, what is even more useful is Conkin's concise, carefully written discussion of the major changes in American agriculture since 1929."-- Journal of Illinois History, "This cogent, thorough history should prove fascinating for anyone interested in the changing landscape of American agriculture."-- Publishers Weekly, ""For a generation of students who know little about the agricultural past, Conkin's book will provide an important and well-rounded overview."-- Agricultural History " --, ""As interesting as the personal tale is, however, what is even more useful is Conkin's concise, carefully written discussion of the major changes in American agriculture since 1929."" -- Journal of Illinois History, ""Conkin's latest book -- or perhaps, as he predicts, his final book -- is a thoughtful and elegantly written survey of American agriculture since the 1930s."-- Business History Review " -- Sarah Phillips, "Conkin provides a masterful survey of the major agricultural legislation of the 1930s, noting that the long-term effect of these programs continues to invite curiosity.... a friendly, approachable work on agricultural history... a map to new ways of thinking about the past and planning for the future."-- Arkansas Historical Quarterly, "This important book explores a recent revolution in American history that substituted technology for people and animals in farming and greatly increased output. Paul Conkin tells this tale in his own way, drawing upon his personal involvement in the story as well as the relevant scholarship and the basic documents."--Richard S. Kirkendall, Professor Emeritus of History, University of Washington, "This book provokes thought, and ideally it will provoke reflection and a study that addresses the social costs as well as the industrial gains made during the greatest industrial revolution in the history of the United States, the agricultural production revolution."-- Ohio Valley History, ""Conkin's latest book -- or perhaps, as he predicts, his final book -- is a thoughtful and elegantly written survey of American agriculture since the 1930s."--Business History Review" -- Sarah Phillips, ""This cogent, thorough history should prove fascinating for anyone interested in the changing landscape of American agriculture."--Publishers Weekly" --, This cogent, thorough history should prove fascinating for anyone interested in the changing landscape of American agriculture., Conkin has combined his skills as a historian with his considerable knowledge and passion for agriculture to write an in-depth account of the revolution in agricultural production that occurred after 1930. This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative. Highly recommended., This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative., ""Conkin has combined his skills as a historian with his considerable knowledge and passion for agriculture to write an in-depth account of the revolution in agricultural production that occurred after 1930. This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative. Highly recommended."-- Choice " --, ""Clearly written and organized, Conkin's book will appeal to anyone interested in farming and the agricultural economy."-- Book News " --, "Conkin's latest book--or perhaps, as he predicts, his final book--is a thoughtful and elegantly written survey of American agriculture since the 1930s."-- Business History Review, ""An accurate and straightforward account of agriculture in America down through the years, spiced with the on-farm experiences of the author himself. Perfect for the new student of agriculture who needs a quick but detailed introduction to farming history in the United States." --Gene Logsdon, author of The Mother of all Arts: Agrarianism and the Creative Impulse " --, ""This important book explores a recent revolution in American history that substituted technology for people and animals in farming and greatly increased output. Paul Conkin tells this tale in his own way, drawing upon his personal involvement in the story as well as the relevant scholarship and the basic documents." --Richard Kirkendall" --, "An accurate and straightforward account of agriculture in America down through the years, spiced with the on-farm experiences of the author himself. Perfect for the new student of agriculture who needs a quick but detailed introduction to farming history in the United States." --Gene Logsdon, author of The Mother of all Arts: Agrarianism and the Creative Impulse, ""For a generation of students who know little about the agricultural past, Conkin's book will provide an important and well-rounded overview."--Agricultural History" --, "An accurate and straightforward account of agriculture in America down through the years, spiced with the on-farm experiences of the author himself. Perfect for the new student of agriculture who needs a quick but detailed introduction to farming history in the United States." -- Gene Logsdon, author of The Mother of all Arts: Agrarianism and the Creative Impulse, "Conkin cogently describes agricultural life with particular attention to changes wrought by the world beyond farmyard and fields... about lost American country life." -- Indiana Magazine of History, ""Revolution clarifies an immensely complex topic, not only changes in American agricultural practices and technologies, but also the politics of definition and the long term repercussions of what many might simply ignored as banal."--Southeastern Librarian" --, ""As interesting as the personal tale is, however, what is even more useful is Conkin's concise, carefully written discussion of the major changes in American agriculture since 1929."--Journal of Illinois History" --, Conkin�s book certainly springs forward and can be read in a manner that encourages the reader to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topics addressed. What is more, his book is truly interesting to anyone interested in the history of farming or the history of rural America., ""This important book explores a recent revolution in American history that substituted technology for people and animals in farming and greatly increased output. Paul Conkin tells this tale in his own way, drawing upon his personal involvement in the story as well as the relevant scholarship and the basic documents."--Richard S. Kirkendall, Professor Emeritus of History, University of Washington" -- Richard Kirkendall, "Historian Paul K. Conkin provides an interesting examination of the transformation that has occurred in American agriculture over the last eighty years." -- Kentucky Ancestors, ""Conkin provides a masterful survey of the major agricultural legislation of the 1930s, noting that the long-term effect of these programs continues to invite curiosity.... a friendly, approachable work on agricultural history... a map to new ways of thinking about the past and planning for the future."--Arkansas Historical Quarterly" --, ""Conkin provides an original twist by narrating his own experiences of farm life as a youth in eastern Tennessee...he manages to personalize his tale without letting nostalgia blind his scholarly critical eye."--Journal of American History" --, ""This book provokes thought, and ideally it will provoke reflection and a study that addresses the social costs as well as the industrial gains made during the greatest industrial revolution in the history of the United States, the agricultural production revolution."--Ohio Valley History" --, ""Conkin provides an original twist by narrating his own experiences of farm life as a youth in eastern Tennessee...he manages to personalize his tale without letting nostalgia blind his scholarly critical eye."--Shane Hamilton, Journal of American History" --, "This book is an accurate and straightfoward account of agriculture in America down through the years, spiced with the on-farm experiences of the author himself. All the important farm issues and views about them are discussed in a format that is handy and easy to read. Perfect for the new student of agriculture who needs a quick but detailed introduction to farming history in the United States"--Gene Logsdon, author of The Mother of all Arts: Agrarianism and the Creative Impulse, ""Conkin cogently describes agricultural life with particular attention to changes wrought by the world beyond farmyard and fields... about lost American country life."-- Indiana Magazine of History " --, Conkin's book certainly springs forward and can be read in a manner that encourages the reader to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topics addressed. What is more, his book is truly interesting to anyone interested in the history of farming or the history of rural America., "This cogent, thorough history should prove fascinating for anyone interested in the changing landscape of American agriculture." -- Publishers Weekly, ""This book should be recommended reading for students and teachers of agriculture. Furthermore, those working in production agriculture will likely find the book very provocative."--Choice" --, "For a generation of students who know little about the agricultural past, Conkin's book will provide an important and well-rounded overview." -- Agricultural History, "Conkin cogently describes agricultural life with particular attention to changes wrought by the world beyond farmyard and fields... about lost American country life."-- Indiana Magazine of History
Copyright Date
2008
Topic
Environmental Conservation & Protection, United States / 20th Century, Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy (See Also Social Science / Agriculture & Food), Agriculture / General, United States / General
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2008-016831
Dewey Decimal
630.973/0904
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Nature, History, Political Science

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