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William J. Spillman and the birth of agricultural economics / Laurie Winn Carlson.

Carlson, Laurie M., 1952- (Author).

Summary:

"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.

Record details

ISBN: 0826264700
ISBN: 9780826264701
Physical Description: 1 online resource (210 pages) : illustrations.
Publisher: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, �2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:august.19 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	"Publications by William J. Spillman": pages 161-182. Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-205) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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. 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.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by EBSCO.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.