Food and Agrarian Orders in the World-Economy

The emergence of a world economy depends on the reorganisation of agriculture and food systems to provision the work force and the industries associated with the division of labour. This work emphasises the central role played by food and agriculture in the world economy. The book includes an historical dimension along with the formulation of the challenges that face the world today. Social scientists of all kinds, but especially economists, sociologists, environmentalists and political scientists, should be interested in this volume.