Researching the culture in agri-culture : social research for international agricultural development / edited by Michael M. Cernea and Amir H. Kassam.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Commonwealth Mycological Institute (Great Britain)

Cernea, Michael M.

Kassam, A. H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Agriculture--Research--Sociological aspects--Congresses.

Agriculture.

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research--Congresses.

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (523 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wallingford ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Pub., 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book analyzes the functions, content, methods, findings, and impacts of social and cultural research carried out by the worldwide network of 16 International Agricultural Research Centers of the CGIAR (Conservative Group on International Agricultural Research). Its two parts - ''insiders''. and ''outsiders'' - brings together the perspectives of over 50 eminent scholars and social researchers from 30 countries, working within the Centers or within outside academic and development institutions. The authors examine critically the priorities, strengths, and weaknesses of research on the. soc

Contents:

In Memoriam; Contents; Foreword; Stock Taking and New Challenges in Social Research Editors' Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I: Social Research for Agricultural Policies; Part II: The Insiders' Views: Social Research in the CGIAR System; Part III: The Outsiders' View: Issues, Expectations and Agendas; Contributors; List of Abbreviations; Index;

Notes:

Based on papers from a conference of social scientists, mainly from within the CGIAR (consultative group on international agricultural research) held in CIAT, Colombia.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-73538-4

9786610735389

1-84593-146-7

OCLC:

64177646