A Revolution Down on the Farm: The Transformation of American Agriculture Since 1929

by PaulK.Conkin (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2009

  $34.39

  In A Revolution Down on the Farm: The Transformation of American Agriculture since 1929 , historian Paul K. Conkin examines political, social, and cultural changes that have radically altered farming. Conkin blends his personal experiences with extensive research as he details problems such as overcropping and price instability while also assessing new technologies, skills, and legislation that might affect future farming. Mechanization has changed the face of American farming forever, and Conkin celebrates its past and analyzes its future.

• New

  Hardcover
  2008

  $61.12

  Agriculture is the most fundamental of all human activities. This book charts the profound changes in farming that have occurred. It assesses the skills, technologies, and government policies that helped transform American farming.