Science for Agriculture: A Long-Term Perspective (Second Edition)

Second Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 10 1/4" X 7 1/4". xiv, 314pp. Very mild shelf wear to covers and edges of yellow cloth over boards. Corners are bumped. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is firm and sound. A presentable first printing of the second edition of the first thorough quantitative and analytical treatment of the history of the U.S. agricultural research system, here updated with important landmarks, components, characteristics, and trends of the U.S. system for developing and applying science to increase the productivity and advancements of agriculture. ABOUT THIS BOOK: Science for Agriculture was the first thorough quantitative and analytical treatment of the history of the U.S. agricultural research system and as such has served as the foundation for research over the 10 years since its publication. The benefits from public and private investment in agricultural research are immense and should be understood by every student of the agricultural science system in the United States. The second edition updates important landmarks, components, characteristics, and trends of the U.S. system for developing and applying science to increase the productivity and advancements of agriculture. Science for Agriculture, 2e, is essential reading for agriculture educators and researchers, Land Grant administrators, food and agri-industry R&D and all others who need to understand the factors that will influence future public agricultural research policy.…