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Terrorism, Radicalism and Populism in Agriculture
Luther G. Tweeten
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Description for Terrorism, Radicalism and Populism in Agriculture
Hardcover. This controversial volume discusses and reports on the "soft terrorism" perpetrated by alternative agriculture radicals and by populists who peddle misinformation, propaganda, hate and property destruction in agriculture and the massive costs to Americans. Num Pages: 196 pages, 2. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPWL; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 457.
While terrorism in agriculture takes few lives, the misinformation emerging from the rhetoric of anti-globalists, radical environmentalists, and animal welfare extremists costs Americans billions of dollars in lost income every year. This controversial volume illuminates the political, economic, and global effects of these groups on the agricultural industry.
While terrorism in agriculture takes few lives, the misinformation emerging from the rhetoric of anti-globalists, radical environmentalists, and animal welfare extremists costs Americans billions of dollars in lost income every year. This controversial volume illuminates the political, economic, and global effects of these groups on the agricultural industry.
The clear, concise, and readable book discusses specific events and issues, helping readers understand how radical agriculturalists think. Tweeten explains how half truths and false ideologies find their way into our political systems and bring about bad public decisions, increasing losses and causing global repercussions.
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Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780813821580
SKU
V9780813821580
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About Luther G. Tweeten
Luther G. Tweeten is Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Marketing, Policy, and Trade, Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, The Ohio State University, Columbus. An internationally acclaimed agricultural policy economist, Tweeten is the author/co-author of eight books and over 500 journal articles and published papers.
Reviews for Terrorism, Radicalism and Populism in Agriculture
“This book will be used in every issues class on college campuses and by anyone interested in animal, environmental, globalization, and food and fiber issues.”
Gail Cramer, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge. 'A fascinating book ...the last chapter gives an excellent historical view of farm organizations in the United States, ... Read more
Gail Cramer, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge. 'A fascinating book ...the last chapter gives an excellent historical view of farm organizations in the United States, ... Read more