William J. Spillman and the birth of agricultural economics:
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Main Author: Carlson, Laurie M. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Columbia University of Missouri Press ©2005
Series:Missouri biography series
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:"Publications by William J. Spillman": pages 161-182
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-205) and index
Scientific breeding -- Taking scientific agriculture to the public -- Science, politics, and the USDA -- The law of diminishing returns -- Balancing the farm output -- Farm evangelism and dollar efficiency
Scientific breeding -- Taking scientific agriculture to the public -- Science, politics, and the USDA -- The law of diminishing returns -- Balancing the farm output -- Conclusion : farm evangelism and dollar efficiency
"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
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (210 pages)
ISBN:0826264700
9780826264701
0826215815
9780826215819

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