William J. Spillman and the Birth of Agricultural Economics

William J. Spillman and the Birth of Agricultural Economics
Author: Laurie M. Carlson
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0826264700

"Biography of William J. Spillman, scientist and educator for the United States Department of Agriculture. Explores Spillman's role in the development of the agricultural economics, the agricultural New Deal, genetics research, agricultural education and the Cooperative Extension Service, the post-World War I overproduction crisis, and the Law of Diminishing Returns"--Provided by publisher.

Biology, Medicine and Society 1840-1940

Biology, Medicine and Society 1840-1940
Author: Charles Webster
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2003-02-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521533317

This volume originates from a Past and Present conference on 'The Roots of Sociobiology' held in 1978 and incorporates the results of recent research on problems in the social relations of the biological sciences. The authors describe different historical aspects of the interrelationship of technical experience and social policy in the fields of health, education and social welfare.

Farm Index

Farm Index
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 530
Release: 1973
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

ERS.

ERS.
Author: Economic Research Service (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 74
Release: 1973
Genre:
ISBN: