Description: Political Economy of Agribusiness : A Critical Development Perspective, Paperback by Mendonça, Maria Luisa, ISBN 1773635581, ISBN-13 9781773635583, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US What is agribusiness? When did it emerge? In answering these questions, Mendonça traces the global contours of contemporary agriculture, bringing a critical analysis of the origins of agribusiness in the United States and its subsequent international signature. The investigation of historical dynamics reveals that the industrialization of agriculture was a result of a dialectical movement of economic crisis and expansion. This analysis sheds new light on current debates about food sovereignty, agriculture technologies, international financial markets and farmland speculation. Mendonça challenges the established contemporary discourse regarding the contribution that agribusiness makes to economic development. Industrialization of agriculture demands increasing amounts of credit for capital inputs, which are captured by agribusiness corporations, leading to market concentration. This explains how global economic policies directly impact land and food systems, as across the production “chain” multinational corporations control production and trading mechanisms. For those who are new to the study of agribusiness, this book provides a clear introduction to global trends. For those more engaged it serves as a valuable overview, an excellent text for students involved in studies of agriculture and food sovereignty.
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Book Title: Political Economy of Agribusiness : A Critical Development Perspe
Number of Pages: 165 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Political Economy of Agribusiness : a Critical Development Perspective
Publisher: Fernwood Publishing Co., LTD.
Item Height: 0.2 in
Publication Year: 2023
Subject: Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy (See Also Social Science / Agriculture & Food), Political Economy, Industries / Agribusiness
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 4 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Subject Area: Political Science, Business & Economics
Author: Maria Luisa Mendonça
Series: Critical Development Studies
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
