Agricultural change, environment and economy

The series publishes academic research on important aspects of development aimed at a multidisciplinary audience. The issues addressed are viewed from a variety of perspectives-social, economic, political; historical and environmental included. The series stresses two major themes: globalization as a major trend affecting contempor ary development, and fundamental patterns of environmental change.

Agricultural Change, Environment and Economy identifies the relationship between the development of agriculture, environmental conditions and the changing character of national economies. It brings together research covering the Third World, advanced capitalist economies and eastern Europe to explore how the dynamic of farm pro duction manifests itself in different economic circumstances.

The link between physical environment and agricultural production is explored not only in terms of impact on agriculture but also in terms of reverse effects on the environment. In addition the contributors illus trate how farm production decisions are penetrated by processes in other economic sectors and also by political influences on economic conditions. By drawing out similarities between processes in different countries this book provides a vehicle through which core characteris tics in agricultural development can be understood.