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Agriscience: Fundamentals and Applications
Designed specifically for use in high school agriculture programs, AGRISCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, Sixth Edition provides you with a comprehensive overview of the agricultural industry and the industry-based sciences. With coverage of topics such as the information age, natural resources, integrated pest management, plant sciences (including botany, crops, & ornamentals), animal science, food science, and communication and management, this introductory applied science textbook ensures that you will develop a solid foundation in the basic principles and practices of agriscience. In addition to the extensive learning tools found in each chapter, the sixth edition now includes updated visual aids, glossary, and science and agricultural profiles in order to provide you with the relevant information needed to succeed in the course.
912 pages, Hardcover
First published March 27, 2009
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April 25, 2023
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This has a heavy emphasis on seeking a career in agricultural areas, less about the science fundamentals and applications as the title suggests. Many tips about interviewing for jobs, many suggested careers.
Also, it seems a bit off balance, touting the many benefits of "modern life" and often glossing over the harm that is done. One quote: "The key to adequate food supply... is agricultural research. New agricultural technologies that lead to the development of more efficient plants and animals...and machinery will be needed." I find this troublesome as some of these technologies are being used to exploit people, animals, plants, and land. Although thoughtful and well-done research is always welcome, new technologies are not the answer to all the world's problems.
Here is another quote, regarding cloning, which seems a bit inaccurate, "It is now possible to produce a new generation of sheep (or other mammals) with each animal identical to the most productive animal in the herd."
Doesn't a cloned animal age much quicker, which makes it less productive? It seems slightly misleading.
In agricultural endeavors, I'm afraid we may be too prone to neglect the collective wisdom that farmers have gained over centuries, looking instead for the new and shiney. I wish to see more balanced textbooks. So many seem to worship at the altar of exploitive technologies.
Overall review: I was a bit concerned about the agenda of this textbook.
This has a heavy emphasis on seeking a career in agricultural areas, less about the science fundamentals and applications as the title suggests. Many tips about interviewing for jobs, many suggested careers.
Also, it seems a bit off balance, touting the many benefits of "modern life" and often glossing over the harm that is done. One quote: "The key to adequate food supply... is agricultural research. New agricultural technologies that lead to the development of more efficient plants and animals...and machinery will be needed." I find this troublesome as some of these technologies are being used to exploit people, animals, plants, and land. Although thoughtful and well-done research is always welcome, new technologies are not the answer to all the world's problems.
Here is another quote, regarding cloning, which seems a bit inaccurate, "It is now possible to produce a new generation of sheep (or other mammals) with each animal identical to the most productive animal in the herd."
Doesn't a cloned animal age much quicker, which makes it less productive? It seems slightly misleading.
In agricultural endeavors, I'm afraid we may be too prone to neglect the collective wisdom that farmers have gained over centuries, looking instead for the new and shiney. I wish to see more balanced textbooks. So many seem to worship at the altar of exploitive technologies.
Overall review: I was a bit concerned about the agenda of this textbook.
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