Agriculture in the New Global Economy

'This is an important book for students interested in contemporary agro-food systems and rural land use. Written by two political scientists and an agricultural economist, the book pays close attention to the politics of agricultural trade. It is a welcome addition to the scholarship on global agro-food systems.' -- Krisna Suryanata, Growth & Change 'Very illuminating, very balanced and often to the point, this book clarifies in a remarkably 'simple' manner complex (possible) developments within this often overlooked sector of fundamental importance for human survival. It will be of great value for students on a wide variety of courses as well as for researchers, administrators and policymakers. I warmly recommend it.' -- Geografiska Annaler 'This book can be recommended to policymakers in the areas of agriculture, food and environment at national and international level and to researchers and students from agricultural and food policy, political science, management but also environment. . . it is a useful and comprehensive introduction and overview to understand current developments in international agricultural and trade policy.' -- Marcus Mergenthaler, Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture 'Agriculture in the New Global Economy is highly recommended to all those with an interest in international agriculture. I think it especially useful for readers who are unfamiliar with the territory and are looking for careful outlines and helpful pathways.' -- Allan Tunstall, Rural Society

William Coleman, Professor of Political Science, University of Waterloo, Canada, Wyn Grant, Emeritus Professor of Politics, Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick, UK and the late Tim Josling, formerly Professor Emeritus in the Food Research Institute and Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for International Studies, Stanford University, US

Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Economic Globalisation: Changing Patterns of Trade, Industry Structure and Farming 3. Technology and Political Resistance 4. The Globalisation of Ideas 5. Globalisation, Regionalisation and Trade Rules 6. A Transnational Policy Space: The Actors 7. A Transnational Policy Space: Structure References Index