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American Agriculture in the Twentieth Century How It Flourished and What It Cost - Bruce L. Gardner 2006 PDF Cambridge Harvard University Press BOOKS HISTORY
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American Agriculture in the Twentieth Century How It Flourished and What It Cost
Author: Bruce L. Gardner
Year: 2006
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Ptacek. Long Description of the Plot of the Book 'American Agriculture in the Twentieth Century How It Flourished and What It Cost' The book "American Agriculture in the Twentieth Century How It Flourished and What It Cost" by James T. Ptacek provides a comprehensive overview of the development of agriculture in the United States during the 20th century. The author examines how technological advancements have transformed the industry and explores the consequences of these changes for farmers, consumers, and the environment. The book begins by discussing the early 20th-century agricultural sector, which was characterized by small-scale, local farming practices. Farmers used traditional methods passed down through generations, such as crop rotation, composting, and animal husbandry. However, with the advent of new technologies like synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yielding crop varieties, agriculture underwent a dramatic transformation. The book then delves into the benefits and drawbacks of these technological developments, highlighting both the increased productivity and efficiency they brought to the industry but also the negative effects on the environment and human health. For example, the widespread use of pesticides has been linked to declining bee populations and other environmental issues, while the increasing reliance on monoculture crops has contributed to soil degradation and erosion. The author argues that understanding the evolution of technology is essential to addressing these challenges and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices in the future.
Птачек. Long Description of the Plot of the Book 'American Agriculture in the Twentieth Century How It Flusthed and What It Cost'The book «American Agriculture in the Twentieth Century How It Flusthed and What It It Cost» by James T. Автор исследует, как технологические достижения преобразили отрасль, и исследует последствия этих изменений для фермеров, потребителей и окружающей среды. Книга начинается с обсуждения сельскохозяйственного сектора начала XX века, который характеризовался мелкомасштабными местными фермерскими практиками. Фермеры использовали традиционные методы, передаваемые через поколения, такие как севооборот, компостирование и животноводство. Однако с появлением новых технологий, таких как синтетические удобрения, пестициды и высокоурожайные сорта сельскохозяйственных культур, сельское хозяйство претерпело кардинальные преобразования. Затем в книге рассматриваются преимущества и недостатки этих технологических разработок, подчеркивая как повышенную производительность и эффективность, которые они принесли в отрасль, так и негативное воздействие на окружающую среду и здоровье человека. Например, широкое использование пестицидов было связано с сокращением популяций пчел и другими экологическими проблемами, в то время как растущая зависимость от монокультурных культур способствовала деградации и эрозии почвы. Автор утверждает, что понимание эволюции технологий имеет важное значение для решения этих проблем и обеспечения устойчивой сельскохозяйственной практики в будущем.
Uccellino. Long Descrizione of the Plot of the Book'American Agricole in the Twentieth Century How It Flusthed and What It Cost'The book 'American Agricole in the Twentieth Century How It Flusthed and What It It Cost "by James T. L'autore indaga come i progressi tecnologici hanno trasformato il settore e esplora gli effetti di questi cambiamenti sugli agricoltori, i consumatori e l'ambiente. Il libro inizia con un dibattito sul settore agricolo all'inizio del XX secolo, caratterizzato da piccole pratiche agricole locali. Gli agricoltori hanno utilizzato metodi tradizionali trasmessi attraverso le generazioni, come il nord, il compostaggio e l'allevamento. Tuttavia, con l'introduzione di nuove tecnologie come fertilizzanti sintetici, pesticidi e varietà di colture ad alto rendimento, l'agricoltura ha subito una trasformazione radicale. Il libro affronta poi i vantaggi e gli svantaggi di questi sviluppi tecnologici, sottolineando sia la maggiore produttività e efficienza che hanno generato nel settore, sia gli effetti negativi sull'ambiente e sulla salute umana. Ad esempio, l'uso diffuso di pesticidi è stato associato alla riduzione delle popolazioni di api e ad altri problemi ambientali, mentre la crescente dipendenza da colture monoculturali ha contribuito al degrado e all'erosione del suolo. L'autore sostiene che comprendere l'evoluzione della tecnologia è essenziale per affrontare questi problemi e garantire pratiche agricole sostenibili in futuro.
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