Globalisation, Agriculture and Development – Perspectives from the Asia–Pacific

Globalisation, Agriculture and DevelopmentPerspectives from the Asia-Pacific\nAuthor(s): Matthew Tonts, M. A.B. Siddique\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781847208187, 978-1847208187\nSynopsis\nThis book explores the links between globalization, agriculture and development in a number of contemporary Asia-Pacific nations. It highlights the complex and diversified nature of agricultural change in these contexts, and the ways in which this shapes patterns of economic and social development. Globalisation, Agriculture and Development shows that while agriculture continues to play an important role in local, regional and national development, both the industry and the communities it supports are facing an increasing number of economic, social and environmental challenges.\n\nThis well-researched book will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students in development studies, development economics.