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OverviewAgriculture in the New Global Economy examines the extent to which the political economy of the food chain is being transformed by globalisation. This assessment is based upon four paradigms: the traditional subsidy-based dependent paradigm; the neo-liberal competitive paradigm; the multifunctional paradigm that emphasises the contribution of farming to other public goods such as the environment; and an emergent globalisation paradigm. The discussion is developed through reference to empirical evidence from the United States and Canada, the EU, Australia, Japan and the Global South. The genetic modification controversy, developments in trade policy, changing national policy systems, and emerging global governance arrangements are also analysed. Illustrating contemporary policy debates using both theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence, this book will appeal to academics, researchers and students specialising in political science, environmental studies, agricultural economics, management and food policy. The book will also be of interest to governmental practitioners in agriculture and environment departments as well as international organisations such as the EU, FAO and WTO. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William Coleman , Wyn Grant , Tim JoslingPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Edition: illustrated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.466kg ISBN: 9781843766780ISBN 10: 1843766787 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 28 September 2004 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews`This is an important book for students interested in contemporary agro-food systems and rural land use. Written by two political scientists and an agricultural economist, the book pays close attention to the politics of agricultural trade. It is a welcome addition to the scholarship on global agro-food systems.' -- Krisna Suryanata, Growth & Change `Very illuminating, very balanced and often to the point, this book clarifies in a remarkably 'simple' manner complex (possible) developments within this often overlooked sector of fundamental importance for human survival. It will be of great value for students on a wide variety of courses as well as for researchers, administrators and policymakers. I warmly recommend it.' -- Geografiska Annaler `This book can be recommended to policymakers in the areas of agriculture, food and environment at national and international level and to researchers and students from agricultural and food policy, political science, management but also environment. . . it is a useful and comprehensive introduction and overview to understand current developments in international agricultural and trade policy.' -- Marcus Mergenthaler, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture `Agriculture in the New Global Economy is highly recommended to all those with an interest in international agriculture. I think it especially useful for readers who are unfamiliar with the territory and are looking for careful outlines and helpful pathways.' -- Allan Tunstall, Rural Society `The three authors have produced an important and well-written piece of work providing, as it were, lots of food for thought. . . Since the book is interdisciplinary and rich in empirical evidence on issues that are not well accounted for in the literature, it appeals to academics, students and practitioners dealing with globalisation, agricultural food production, trade, agricultural and environmental policies. Indeed, this book is a must read.' -- Carsten Daugbjerg, Journal of Public Policy `This survey is rich in detail of the role of new organizations and government ministries, and of attempts to make agriculture more like any other industry. . . this volume should be a strong impetus for complementary analytical and empirical research of the process and effects of globalization on agriculture. Recommended.' -- E.H. Tuma, Choice 'This is an important book for students interested in contemporary agro-food systems and rural land use. Written by two political scientists and an agricultural economist, the book pays close attention to the politics of agricultural trade. It is a welcome addition to the scholarship on global agro-food systems.' 'This is an important book for students interested in contemporary agro-food systems and rural land use. Written by two political scientists and an agricultural economist, the book pays close attention to the politics of agricultural trade. It is a welcome addition to the scholarship on global agro-food systems.' -- Krisna Suryanata, Growth & Change 'Very illuminating, very balanced and often to the point, this book clarifies in a remarkably 'simple' manner complex (possible) developments within this often overlooked sector of fundamental importance for human survival. It will be of great value for students on a wide variety of courses as well as for researchers, administrators and policymakers. I warmly recommend it.' -- Geografiska Annaler 'This book can be recommended to policymakers in the areas of agriculture, food and environment at national and international level and to researchers and students from agricultural and food policy, political science, management but also environment... it is a useful and comprehensive introduction and overview to understand current developments in international agricultural and trade policy.' -- Marcus Mergenthaler, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture 'Agriculture in the New Global Economy is highly recommended to all those with an interest in international agriculture. I think it especially useful for readers who are unfamiliar with the territory and are looking for careful outlines and helpful pathways.' -- Allan Tunstall, Rural Society 'The three authors have produced an important and well-written piece of work providing, as it were, lots of food for thought... Since the book is interdisciplinary and rich in empirical evidence on issues that are not well accounted for in the literature, it appeals to academics, students and practitioners dealing with globalisation, agricultural food production, trade, agricultural and environmental policies. Indeed, this book is a must read.' -- Carsten Daugbjerg, Journal of Public Policy 'This survey is rich in detail of the role of new organizations and government ministries, and of attempts to make agriculture more like any other industry... this volume should be a strong impetus for complementary analytical and empirical research of the process and effects of globalization on agriculture. Recommended.' -- E.H. Tuma, Choice Author InformationWilliam Coleman, Professor of Political Science, University of Waterloo, Canada, Wyn Grant, Emeritus Professor of Politics, Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick, UK and the late Tim Josling, formerly Professor Emeritus in the Food Research Institute and Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for International Studies, Stanford University, US Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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