From Dearth to Plenty: The Modern Revolution in Food Production

Preface Acknowledgements Part I. The Social, Economic and Political Context of Agricultural Change: 1. Revolutions of the past 2. The modern revolution, its origins and accomplishments Part II. The Science and Technology of the Modern Agricultural Revolution: 3. Problems of measurement 4. Mechanisation 5. Soils, fertilisers and water 6. The control of weeds, pests and plant diseases 7. Breeding more productive plants 8. Integrations and innovations in crop husbandry 9. Hunger in the midst of plenty 10. Better and more productive animals 11. Animal health and disease 12. Integrations in animal husbandry Part III. How did the Science-Based Revolution Happen, and What is the Way Forward as Support is Withdrawn?: 13. Science during the revolution Glossary Index.