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

Author/creator Carlson, Laurie M., 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoColumbia : University of Missouri Press, ©2005.
Description210 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesMissouri biography series
Missouri biography series. ^A275657
Contents 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.
Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 191-205) and index.
LCCN 2005000618
ISBN0826215815 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HD1771.5.S65 C37 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold