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Researching the Culture in Agri-Culture: Social Research for International Agricultural Developmentby A.H. Kassam; M.M. Cernea
CAB International 2007; US$ 65.00This book analyzes the functions, content, methods, findings, and impacts of social and cultural research carried out by the worldwide network of 16 International Agricultural Research Centers of the CGIAR (Conservative Group on International Agricultural Research). Its two parts - ''insiders''. and ''outsiders'' - brings together the perspectives of over 50 eminent scholars and social researchers from 30 countries, working within the Centers or within outside academic and development institutions. The authors examine critically the priorities, strengths, and weaknesses of research on the. socio-structural, behavioral, cultural and institutional variables of developing agriculture, forestry, livestock, and fisheries. The studies focus on farmers'... more...
Agricultural Research Policy in an Era of Privatizationby D. Byerlee; R.G. Echeverria
CAB International 2002; US$ 120.00Late 20th century decades witnessed a dramatic shift from public to private sector funding and execution of agricultural research in many developed countries. This book assesses the implications of these changes and discusses the nature of public-private research partnership. more...
Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Securityby P. Anandajayasekeram; M. Rukani; S. Babu
CABI 2007; US$ 150.00The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor. This book explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles evidence to pave the way for investment in agricultural research all over the developing world. more...
Communication for Rural Innovationby Cees Leeuwis; Anne Van den Ban
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 84.95This important book is the re-titled third edition of the extremely well received and widely used Agricultural Extension (van den Ban & Hawkins, 1988, 1996). Building on the previous editions, Communication for Rural Innovation maintains and adapts the insights and conceptual models of value today, while reflecting many new ideas, angles and modes of thinking concerning how agricultural extension is taught and carried through today. Since the previous edition of the book, the number and type of organisations that apply communicative strategies to foster change and development in agriculture and resource management has become much more varied and this book is aimed at those who use communication to facilitate change in agriculture and resource... more...
Agricultural Research Managementby G. Loebenstein; G. Thottappilly
Springer 2007; US$ 239.00Agricultural research is one of the most widespread forms of organized research in the world, in both developed and developing countries. Management of agricultural research involves many decisions that have scientific, social and political consequences. Every country has established agricultural research priorities based on many complex factors that must be considered when decisions are made on the choice of research problems to be investigated. Resources must be divided among projects that often compete for the limited funding available that supports the total research enterprise. This book will provide those individuals who manage research with methods and procedures that can be used in their management organization. more...
Resource Allocation in Agricultural Researchby Walter L. Fishel
University of Minnesota Press 1971; US$ 75.00Agricultural Research Policyby Vernon W. Ruttan
University of Minnesota Press 1982; US$ 72.00Agricultural Research Policy was first published in 1982. The ability to develop and manage an agricultural technology appropriate to a nation's physical and cultural endowments is the single most important variable in achieving an increase in productivity. In this book on issues of agricultural research policy, Vernon W. Ruttan, a former economist with wide experience in agricultural development, addresses the problem of how to maximize gains by rethinking the organization and goals of global, national, and local systems of agricultural research. Ruttan asserts that an effective research institution must relate its goals to the particular economic and political environment in which it operates and discusses the ethical and social consequences... more...
Public-Private Collaboration in Agricultural Researchby Keith O. Fuglie; David E. Schimmelpfennig
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008; US$ 99.95Historically the United States has looked to the publicly funded agricultural research institutions at the Department of Agriculture and land-grant universities as the primary sources of new agricultural science and technology. However, during the past se more...
Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resourcesby Scott Gillam
Infobase Publishing 2007; US$ 32.95There are a number of careers in the environmental sector that can be obtained without a four-year college degree. This title provides readers with an overview of various in-demand careers available in this field for those with an associate's degree, comparable certification, and work/life experience. more...
Planning Agricultural Researchby G. Gijsbers; W. Janssen; H. Hambly Odame
CABI 2000; US$ 55.00This book summarizes the main approaches and experiences in agricultural research planning, focusing on recent developments in the planning field, the new issues and concerns in agricultural development and research and future challenges. more...









