Mats Morell – författare

»An enlightened and comprehensive narrative ... the six chapters are all written by eminent specialists. All reflect up-to-date research. This is a highly readable book recommended to all interested in agrarian and/or Swedish history.« The HistorianThis is the first comprehensive account in English of the agrarian history of Sweden from Neolithic times up to the present. It focuses on the men and women who cultivated the land, the technologies they developed and the way they farmed. What was produced and what quality of life did the farmers have?The Agrarian History of Sweden is written by the leading specialists in the field who have brought their profound knowledge and enthusiasm to the rich descriptions of crops, landscapes, animals, and farms in different regions and periods.With a chronological approach, the authors investigate the relationships and interactions between different groups in society: the bonds between landowners, peasants and labourers, the distribution of work and responsibilities between men and women, the livelihood of the Sami people, and the interdependence between agriculture and other industries in Sweden.The authors draw a wide range of international comparisons, and place the specifics of Swedish agriculture in an international context. The Agrarian History of Sweden is useful and inspiring reading for students, scholars, and indeed for anyone with an interest in Swedish history.

Bokens författare är dels jurister, kulturgeografer, historiker, ekonomer och andra från forskarsamhället, och dels sådan med gedigen bakgrund av det praktiska arbetet med arrendefrågor, t.ex. tjänstemän och konsulter. Detta gör att ämnet belyses ur många synvinklar. Arrendet behandlas ur både arrendatorns och markägarens perspektiv, och om deras organisationer. Här diskuteras bl.a. EU:s krav och här görs en statiskt genomgång av 80 års utveckling, kommenterad bl.a. av två tidigare jordbruksministrar. Här beskrivs de arrendeformer som finns idag - gårdsarrenden och sidoarrenden. För den som vill förstå det moderna jordbrukets utveckling är Att bruka men inte äga en viktig och nyttig läsning.

I Sverige anordnades de första lantbruksmötena redan på 1840-talet. Det var då slutna sammankomster för främst tidens agrara och vetenskapliga eliter. Lösningarna som debatterades skulle sedan spridas till den jordbrukande befolkningen som ju dominerade näringen. Detta gällde inte bara Sverige, även Finland hade liknande utställningar och -möten, som även behandlas i boken. Boken är vackert illustrerad med kataloger, program och affischer, samt med bilder ur arkiv och tidningar.

»An enlightened and comprehensive narrative ... the six chapters are all written by eminent specialists. All reflect up-to-date research. This is a highly readable book recommended to all interested in agrarian and/or Swedish history.« The Historian This is the first comprehensive account in English of the agrarian history of Sweden from Neolithic times up to the present. It focuses on the men and women who cultivated the land, the technologies they developed and the way they farmed. What was produced and what quality of life did the farmers have? The Agrarian History of Sweden is written by the leading specialists in the field who have brought their profound knowledge and enthusiasm to the rich descriptions of crops, landscapes, animals, and farms in different regions and periods. With a chronological approach, the authors investigate the relationships and interactions between different groups in society: the bonds between landowners, peasants and labourers, the distribution of work and responsibilities between men and women, the livelihood of the Sami people, and the interdependence between agriculture and other industries in Sweden. The authors draw a wide range of international comparisons, and place the specifics of Swedish agriculture in an international context. The Agrarian History of Sweden is useful and inspiring reading for students, scholars, and indeed for anyone with an interest in Swedish history.