Raanan Weitz - Böcker

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Weitz summarizes the results of both studies and practical experience undertaken by the Rehovot Settlement Study Center, which he heads in Israel, and outlines an integrated, interdisciplinary regional approach to development that they have worked out. . . . Weitz's thoughtful discussion should interest those wanting to learn ways of promoting more effective development. Choice

First published in 1965, this reissue is a report on the Second Rehovoth Conference of August 1963, convened by the then Deputy Prime Minister of Israel, Mr Abba Eban, in order to enable the scientists and political leaders of developing countries to establish meaningful communication on the overall topic of comprehensive planning of agriculture in developing countries. Conference discussions centred on the three main topics of; agricultural planning and rural development; the human factor in agricultural development; and agricultural research, extension, and education.