03350cam a22005651i 4500 9780367821739 FlBoTFG 20260210180843.0 m o d cr cnu---unuuu 200903s2021 enk ob 001 0 eng d OCoLC-P eng rda pn OCoLC-P 9781000224573 electronic book 1000224570 electronic book 9780367821739 electronic book 0367821737 electronic book 9781000224597 electronic publication 1000224597 9781000224580 Mobipocket electronic book 1000224589 9780203847480 (electronic bk.) 0203847482 (electronic bk.) 9780367420901 hardcover 9780367420918 paperback 10.4324/9780367821739 doi (OCoLC)1202847698 (OCoLC)1225362162 (OCoLC-P)1202847698 S419 .T38 2021 HIS 000000 bisacsh HIS 037000 bisacsh TVB bicssc 630.9 23 Tauger, Mark B., author. Agriculture in world history / Mark B. Tauger. Second edition. Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021. 1 online resource (x, 197 pages). text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Themes in world history Previous edition: 2011. Now in its second edition, Agriculture in World History presents a unique exploration of farmers and farming, and their relationships to non-farmers and urban societies from the ancient world to the 21st century. From its origins, civilization has depended on the food, fiber, and other goods produced by farmers. This book illustrates how urban societies both exploited and supported farmers, and together endured economic and environmental crises. Viewing farmers as the crucial interface between civilization and the natural world, Mark Tauger examines the environmental changes, political and social transformations, and scientific and technological developments in farming. The second edition draws attention to the modern period, particularly the effects of war, depression, and authoritarianism on world agriculture, scientific advances and the problems they created, increased international competition between countries with the expanding role of corporations, the threats posed by climate change, and some of agriculture's future prospects.Accessibly written and following a chronological structure, the volume enables readers to easily gain a foundational understanding of an important aspect of world history. This survey will be an indispensable text for world history students and for anyone interested in the historical development of the present agricultural and food crises. OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record. Agriculture History. HISTORY / General bisacsh HISTORY / World bisacsh Taylor & Francis https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780367821739 OCLC metadata license agreement http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf 92752 92751