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Tales of Old Japan
by A. B. MitfordFirst published in 1871, Tales of Old Japan has withstood the test of time and taken its place as one of the classic volumes of Japanese literature.The book presents a broad cross section of Japanese prose-historical tales like the famous story of the Forty-seven Ronin; nonfiction reporting on marriage, funerals and the author's gory eyewitness account of hara-kiri; fairy tales and stories of superstition featuring vampire cats and magic foxes; even three sermons written by a priest belonging to the Shingaku sect, which professes to combine Buddhist, Confucian and Shinto teachings. The books thirty-three chapters cover practically every sector of Japanese life. Thirty-one reproductions of woodblock prints illustrate the various tales and essays. Author Robert Louis Stevenson cited Tales of Old Japan in his essay "Books Which Have Influenced Me." Over a hundred years have passed since Stevenson justly praised A.B. Mitford's book, but his work remains an important and fascinating sourcebook on Japan and the Japanese.
Tales of Old Japan: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai
by A. B. MitfordThe member of a distinguished British literary family, A. B. Mitford traveled widely with his parents as a youth and lived in various European countries. From 1866-70, he served as an attaché with the British legation at Edo (Tokyo) — one of the first foreign diplomats to do so. During his brief stay there, Mitford lived through a period of dramatic and tumultuous change in Japanese history. A feudal nation on his arrival, Japan had entered the era of “Westernization” before he left some three years later. During that time, however, he quickly and thoroughly mastered the Japanese language and acted as an interpreter between the young Japanese Emperor and British royalty.Mitford’s famous collection of classic tales (the first to appear in English) covers an engrossing array of subjects: grisly accounts of revenge, knightly exploits, ghost stories, fairy tales, folklore, a fascinating eyewitness account of a hara-kiri ceremony, gripping narratives of vampires and samurai, Buddhist sermons, and the plots of four Noh plays.A treasury, as well, of information on most aspects of Japanese life, with information on locales, customs, and characters, the illustrated volume delights as it entertains, chronicling acts of heroism, devotion, ruthlessness, and chivalry that illuminate the island nation's culture.
Groundwater for Sustainable Development: Problems, Perspectives and Challenges
by Al. Ramanathan D. Chandrasekharam J. Bundschuh P. Bhattacharya A. B. Mukherjee A. K. KeshariGroundwater is the most important source of domestic, industrial, and agricultural water and also a finite resource. Population growth has created an unprecedented demand for water, with the situation most critical in the developing world, where several million people depend on contaminated groundwater for drinking purposes. Geogenic contaminants,
Hair Care Products: Efficacy, Safety and Global Regulation
by Ashish Dwivedi Anurag Tripathi Malini Kotak Shiv Poojan A. B. PantThe book delves into various aspects of the hair care industry, providing a comprehensive understanding of hair throughout history, its anatomy and physiology, genetics and molecular mechanisms of hair color, and the raw materials used in the industry. It explores the diverse range of hair care products, including oils, dyes, lotions, and serums, and emphasizes the importance of global regulatory approaches to ensure consumer health and safety, particularly in relation to nano-formulations and synthetic hair care products. The book also addresses the safety and efficacy of herbal care products from a global regulatory perspective. Furthermore, it examines the impact of the microbiome on hair care products, highlighting the opportunities and challenges in complying with global regulations. The evaluation of hair care product safety is discussed within a global context, exploring different models and methods. The book also focuses on the journey of hair care products from laboratory testing to market, emphasizing clinical and preclinical assessments in compliance with global regulations. It highlights the role of ex-vivo hair follicle models in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of hair care products while providing a global regulatory framework. Additionally, the book explores the potential of artificial intelligence in predicting hair product toxicity, taking a global perspective. It delves into omics approaches for hair toxicity assessment, discussing current advances and future directions in this field. The next generation of hair products is also explored, with a focus on innovations that prioritize safe and healthy consumer choices. Finally, the book provides an overview of global regulatory frameworks for the hair care industry, including key agencies and guidelines. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals and researchers in the field, offering insights into the historical, scientific, and regulatory aspects of hair care products and their impact on consumer health and safety.
Rio Grande's Last Race, and Other Verses
by A. B. PatersonExcerpt from Rio Grande's Last Race: And Other Verses Rio Grande's Last Race Now this was what Macpherson told While waiting in the stand; A reckless rider, over-bold, The only man with hands to hold The rushing Rio Grande. He said, 'This day I bid good-bye 'To bit and bridle rein, 'To ditches deep and fences high, 'For I have dreamed a dream, and I 'Shall never ride again. 'I dreamt last night I rode this race 'That I to-day must ride, 'And cant'ring down to take my place 'I saw full many an old friend's face 'Come stealing to my side. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www. forgottenbooks. com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Synopsis of Vocal Musick by A.B. Philo-Mus.
by A. B. Philo-mus.Synopsis of Vocal Musick, by the unidentified A.B., was published in London in 1680 and appears to have only ever had one edition. Its relatively short shelf-life belies its importance to the history of early British music theory. Unlike other English theoretical writings of the period, the Synopsis derives many of its aspects from the continental theoretical tradition, including the first references in English theory to the modern fractional time signatures that had been invented in Italy in the mid-seventeenth century, the first references in English to compound time and the first explanations of tempo terms such as Adagio and Presto. In these respects the treatise forms an important link between English and continental theoretical traditions and may have encouraged the adoption of Italian principles which became a common feature of English writings by the early eighteenth century. The treatise is essentially in two parts. The first section of the book comprises rudimentary instruction on understanding notation and intervals, descriptions of common vocal ornaments and instruction in the process of learning to sing. The second part consists of a selection of psalms, songs and catches which are provided as exercises for the singer, though several of them require a reasonably advanced degree of skill. These pieces provide valuable insight into the way both sacred and secular music might have been performed by amateur musicians in the Restoration period. They include 14 rare English madrigal settings by the Italian composer Gastoldi - further evidence of the Italian influence which pervades the text. This is the first modern edition of the Synopsis, and indeed the first edition to appear since its original publication.
Famous Men of Ancient Rome: Lives of Julius Caesar, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and Others
by John H. Haaren A. B. PolandThis captivating book offers young readers a memorable and meaningful introduction to the famous leaders and great men of ancient Rome. Its biographical sketches are chronologically arranged, from 753 B.C., the estimated founding of Rome, to A. D. 476, the fall of the Western Empire. Readers can compare and contrast the characters of these great men and see how their actions and ideas influenced Rome and the world.The 30 chapters start with the legend of the orphans Romulus and Remus, who were raised by a wolf, and grew up to found the Eternal City. Children also meet a fascinating variety of actual historical figures, including Cincinnatus, who chose to be a farmer instead of a dictator, Nero, the mad emperor, and the warlike Julius Caesar. They'll encounter Marcus Aurelius, the emperor who used his own money to help the poor, and who walked the streets, greeting people and listening to their troubles so that he could be a better leader. Geared toward third- to seventh-graders, Famous Men of Ancient Rome is excellent both for reading aloud and for independent reading and study by students.
Organizational Choice: Capabilities of Groups at the Coal Face Under Changing Technologies (Routledge Library Editions: Organizations)
by E. L. Trist G. W. Higgin H. Murray A. B. PollockThis book develops and applies a new approach to the study of the working group and indeed of productive enterprises more generally. Unlike similar studies, in this volume the human is related back to the technological, and it is the socio-technical system as a whole that is the object of study. The work reported in this book shows how alternative modes of work organization can exist for the same technology, giving the possibility of organizational choice.
Ideas into Politics: Aspects of European History 1880- 1950 (Routledge Revivals)
by R. J. Bullen H. Pogge von Strandmann A. B. PolonskyFirst Published in 1984, Ideas into Politics contains new and exciting research on the ideologies that have shaped twentieth century Europe. It presents a rich spectrum of work, looking at reactionary and progressive ideas, at popular and official ideas, and at culture, artists, scholars and political thought. It examines the content of ideologies and how they were translated into political activity and explore ideas and politics in all the major countries of Europe, and takes into consideration the most important ideas from North America. This is an interesting read for scholars and researchers of modern history, political history, European history and history in general.
A Treachery of Swans
by A. B. PoranekFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Where the Dark Stands Still comes an atmospheric fantasy based on Swan Lake, following Odile as her plan to restore magic to her kingdom gets disrupted by a murder—forcing her to beg for help from the young woman whose identity she stole.Can two girls—one enchanted, one the enchantress—save their kingdom and each other? Two hundred years ago, a slighted deity stole the magic from Auréal and vanished without a trace. But seventeen-year-old Odile has a plan. All her life, her father, a vengeful sorcerer, has raised her for one singular task: infiltrate the royal palace and steal the king&’s crown, an artefact with enough power to restore magic. But to enter the palace, she must assume the identity of a noblewoman. She chooses Marie d&’Odette: famed for her beauty, a rumored candidate for future queen…and Odile&’s childhood-friend-turned-sworn-enemy. With her father&’s help, Odile transforms Marie into a swan and takes her place at court. But when the king is brutally murdered and her own brother is accused, her plans are thrown into chaos. Desperate to free her brother, Odile is forced to team up with none other than elegant, infuriating Marie, the girl she has cursed…and the girl she can&’t seem to stop thinking about despite her best efforts. To make matters worse, there are whispers that the king&’s murder was not at the hands of man, but beast. Torn between loyalty to her father and her growing feelings for Marie, Odile becomes tangled in a web of treachery and deceit. To save her kingdom, she must find the true path to magic…and find the real killer before they—or it—strikes again.
Where the Dark Stands Still
by A. B. PoranekA New York Times bestseller A girl with dangerous magic makes a risky bargain with a demon to be free of her monstrous power in this &“dark, devastating, and gothic&” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult fantasy perfect for fans of An Enchantment of Ravens and House of Salt and Sorrows.Liska knows that magic is monstrous, and its practitioners are monsters. She has done everything possible to suppress her own magic, to disastrous consequences. Desperate to be free of it, Liska flees her small village and delves into the dangerous, demon-inhabited spirit-wood to steal a mythical fern flower. If she plucks it, she can use its one wish to banish her powers. Everyone who has sought the fern flower has fallen prey to unknown horrors, so when Liska is caught by the demon warden of the wood—called The Leszy—a bargain seems better than death: one year of servitude in exchange for the fern flower and its wish. Whisked away to The Leszy&’s crumbling manor, Liska soon makes an unsettling discovery: she is not the first person to strike this bargain, and all her predecessors have mysteriously vanished. If Liska wants to survive the year and return home, she must unravel her taciturn host&’s spool of secrets and face the ghosts—figurative and literal—of his past. Because something wakes in the woods, something deadly and without mercy. It frightens even The Leszy…and cannot be defeated unless Liska embraces the monster she&’s always feared becoming.
Creating Sustainable Work Systems: Developing Social Sustainability
by Peter Docherty Mari Kira A. B. Rami ShaniSince the first edition of this book was published, the subject of sustainability has risen to the forefront of thinking in almost every subject within business and management. Tackling the latest developments and integrating practical perspectives with rigorous research, this new edition sheds light on a vital aspect of working life. Current trends reveal that increasing intensity at work has major consequences at individual, organizational and societal levels. Sustainability in work systems thus requires a multi-stakeholder approach, emphasising a value-based choice to promote the concurrent development of various resources in the work system. This sustainability grows from intertwined individual and collective learning processes taking place within and between organizations in collaboration. In exploring the development of sustainable work systems, this book analyzes these problems, and provides the basis for designing and implementing 'sustainable work systems' based on the idea of regeneration and the development of human and social resources. The authors, who are leading researchers and practitioners from around the world, consider the existing possibilities and emerging solutions and explore alternatives to intensive work systems.
Miles Away from You
by A. B. Rutledge<P> It's been three years since Miles fell for Vivian, a talented and dazzling transgender girl. Eighteen months since a suicide attempt left Vivian on life support. Now Miles isn't sure who he is without her, but knows it’s time to figure out how to say goodbye. <P> He books a solo trip to Iceland but then has a hard time leaving the refuge of his hotel room. After a little push from Oskar, a local who is equal parts endearing and aloof, Miles decides to honor Vivian's life by photographing her treasured Doc Martens standing empty against the surreal landscapes. <P>With each step he takes, Miles finds his heart healing--even as he must accept that Vivian, still in a coma, will never recover. <P>Told through a series of instant messages to Vivian, this quirky and completely fresh novel explores love, loss, and the drastic distances we sometimes have to travel in order to move on. <P>From debut voice A.B. Rutledge comes a quirky and completely fresh story of young love, loss, and the drastic distances we sometimes have to travel in order to move on, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Jandy Nelson. Explores gender nonconformity and the spectrum of sexual preference in an authentic way.
Monstrous Maud: Big Fright (Monstrous Maud Ser. #1)
by A. B. SaddlewickWhen Maud’s pet rat, Quentin, escapes in the middle of science class, it’s the very last straw. While Primrose Towers is full of decorous young ladies, Maud is ungraceful and prefers her pet rat to all other company She never quite fit in with the rest of the students and has been a nuisance one too many times. Maud is transferred from prim and proper Primrose Towers to dark and mysterious Rotwood Middle School—much to the delight of her teacher, classmates, and her perfect twin, Milly—but what is in store for Maud at Rotwood? There is something strange about the students and teachers. Everyone is dressed as if it’s Halloween and the school motto is “Because We Scare.” Maud learns two very important things on her first day at Rotwood: first, all of the students and teachers are monsters and second, she’s finally found a place where she feels like she belongs. While Primrose Academy rejected Maud’s differences, Rotwood allows her to embrace them. Even though she’s not a monster, Maud must make everyone believe she is in order to stay at Rotwood with her new friends. Monstrous Maud: Big Fright is a great alternative to princess books for middle grade readers. It is full of silliness and monster fun—along with likeable characters and a great twist at the end.
Aarthik Bhugol 1 SYBA Third Semester - SPPU: आर्थिक भूगोल १ पेपर २ एस.वाय.बी.ए. सेमिस्टर ३ - सावित्रीबाई फुले पुणे यूनिवर्सिटी
by A. B. Savadi P. S. Kolekarसावित्रीबाई फुले पुणे विद्यापीठाने (SPPU) SYBA Geography (G-2) Semester 3 साठी (जून 2020 पासून) 'आर्थिक भूगोल' विषय अभ्यासाकरिता आहे. आर्थिक भूगोल ही मानवी भूगोलाची एक अत्यंत महत्त्वपूर्ण शाखा आहे. पर्यावरणातून प्राप्त झालेली साधनसंपत्ती आणि मानवी आर्थिक क्रिया यामधून जसा साधनसंपत्तीचा विकास झाला त्याचबरोबर पर्यावरणातील अविवेकी मानवी हस्तक्षेपामुळे काही पर्यावरणीय समस्याही निर्माण झाल्या आहेत. आर्थिक विकास ही एक निरंतर प्रक्रिया आहे. यासाठी साधनसंपत्तीचा वापर अनिवार्य आहे. साधनसंपत्ती आणि मानवी आर्थिक यांचा आपणास परिचय व्हावा या दृष्टीने विद्यापीठाने 'आर्थिक भूगोल' हा विषय द्वितीय वर्ष कला-सेमिस्टर-3 साठी भूगोल विषयाच्या अध्ययनासाठी निश्चित केला आहे.
Manavi Bhugol (Gg - 110 B) FYBA Second Semester - SPPU: मानवी भूगोल (Gg - 110 B) एफ.वाय.बी.ए. सेमिस्टर २ - सावित्रीबाई फुले पुणे यूनिवर्सिटी
by A. B. Savadi P. S. Kolekarयु.जी.सी. च्या मार्गदर्शक तत्त्वानुसार नोव्हेंबर 2019 पासून सेमिस्टर-2 करिता 'मानवी भूगोल' (Gg - 110 B) हे क्रमिक पाठ्यपुस्तक आहे. सर्वसामान्यपणे भूगोलाच्या प्रमुख दोन शाखा आहेत. एक, प्राकृतिक भूगोल व दुसरे, मानवी भूगोल. पुणे विद्यापीठाने 'मानवी भूगोल' हा विषय एफ.वाय.बी.ए. सेमिस्टर-2 च्या भूगोल विषयाच्या अध्ययनासाठी निश्चित केला आहे. या नवीन अभ्यासक्रमात मानवी भूगोलाच्या एकंदर चार शाखा समावेश आहे. प्रत्येक प्रकरणातील संज्ञा/व्याख्या, संकल्पना, पारिभाषिक शब्द विद्यार्थ्यांनी आत्मसात करावेत. दर्जेदार वैज्ञानिक मांडणी करून मुद्द्यांचे सुलभतेने स्पष्टीकरण केले आहे. यामुळे संकल्पना स्पष्ट होतील.
Manavi Bhugol TY BA Pune University
by A. B. Savadi P. S. KolekarManavi Bhugol Marathi text book for Third year from The Pune Universtity in Marathi.
Paryavaraniy Bhugol 2 SYBA Fourth Semester - SPPU: पर्यावरणीय भूगोल २ एस.वाय.बी.ए. सेमिस्टर ४ - सावित्रीबाई फुले पुणे यूनिवर्सिटी
by A. B. Savadi P. S. Kolekarयु.जी.सी. च्या मार्गदर्शक तत्त्वानुसार एस.वाय.बी.ए. सेमिस्टर - IV साठी (नोव्हेंबर-डिसेंबर 2020 पासून) 'पर्यावरणीय भूगोल 2' विषय कोड Gg - 210 (B) हे क्रमिक पाठ्यपुस्तक आहे. पर्यावरणीय भूगोल एक आंतरविद्याशाखीय विषय आहे. पर्यावरणीय भूगोल 2 हा पूर्णपणे उपयोजित पर्यावरणीय भूगोलाचा भाग आहे. वर्तमान स्थितीत आपण ज्या पर्यावरणीय समस्यांना/आपत्तींना तोंड देत आहोत त्यांचा ऊहापोह अभ्यासक्रमात समाविष्ट आहे. त्या दृष्टीने पर्यावरणीय नियोजन व व्यवस्थापन आणि पर्यावरणीय धोरणे अभ्यासक्रमात समाविष्ट केली आहेत. या दृष्टीने आपण या 'सेमिस्टरसाठी (1) पर्यावरणीय आपत्ती (2) पर्यावरणीय समस्या (3) पर्यावरणीय नियोजन व व्यवस्थापन (4) पर्यावरणीय धोरणे या अनुषंगाने अभ्यास करणार आहोत.
Paryavaraniy Bhugol SYBA Third Semester - SPPU: पर्यावरणीय भूगोल एस.वाय.बी.ए. सेमिस्टर ३ - सावित्रीबाई फुले पुणे यूनिवर्सिटी
by A. B. Savadi P. S. Kolekarसावित्रीबाई फुले पुणे विद्यापीठाने (SPPU) SYBA Geography (G-2) Semester - III साठी (जून 2020 पासून) 'पर्यावरणीय भूगोल' विषय अभ्यासाकरिता आहे. एक प्रकारे सर्वत्र पर्यावरणाचा सातत्याने विचार मांडलेला असतो. चर्चा चालू असते. पर्यावरण आणि भूगोल हे दोन्ही एकमेकांशी अतिशय निगडित आहेत. या दृष्टीने याची माहिती होणे विद्यार्थ्यांना आवश्यक आहे आणि काळाची गरजही आहे. पर्यावरणीय भूगोल एक आंतरविद्याशाखीय विषय आहे. या दृष्टीने आपण या सेमिस्टरसाठी (1) पर्यावरणीय भूगोलाचा परिचय (2) परिसंस्था (3) जैवविविधता आणि संवर्धन (4) पर्यावरणीय प्रदूषण या अनुषंगाने अभ्यास करणार आहोत.
Prakrutik Bhugol FYBA First Semester - SPPU: प्राकृतिक भूगोल एफ.वाय.बी.ए. सेमिस्टर १ - सावित्रीबाई फुले पुणे यूनिवर्सिटी
by A. B. Savadi P. S. Kolekarयु.जी.सी.च्या सूचनेनुसार जून 2019 पासून सेमिस्टर 1 करिता 'प्राकृतिक भूगोल' (Physical Geography) या भूगोलाच्या मूलभूत शाखेच्या अभ्यासक्रमाचा आराखडा आखलेला आहे. प्राकृतिक भूगोल शाखेचा मुख्य उद्देश असा की, ज्यामुळे विद्यार्थ्यांना प्राकृतिक भूगोलाचा परिचय आणि संलग्नित आव्हानाची ओळख होईल, त्यांना प्राकृतिक भूगोलातील जागतिक स्तरावरील सद्य घडामोडीसंबंधी जाणीव होईल. विशेषतः प्राकृतिक भूगोलामधील शिलावरण, वातावरण व जलावरणासारख्या आवरणावर लक्ष केंद्रित केलेले आहे.
Wholly Sanctified: Living a Life Empowered by the Holy Spirit
by A. B. SimpsonWholly Sanctified was first published in 1890. A.B. Simpson preached these sermons then printed these shortly thereafter. As A. B. Simpson hoped the people would quickly endear themselves to the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit. Simpson desired to see his congregations to follow full Godhead including the Holy Spirit and search and seek the full indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the sanctifying process within their lives. Based on the hope of true holiness. The chapters of this book are broken down into:Wholly SanctifiedSanctified SpiritA Sanctified SoulA Sanctified BodyPreserved BlamelessEven as HeLegacy in Verse A.B. Simpson stated, "I prayed a long time to get sanctified, sometimes, I thought I had it. On one occasion I felt something, and I held on with a desperate grip for fear it would go, and, of course, it went with the next sensation and the next mood. I lost it because I did not hold onto Him."
Wholly Sanctified: Living a Life Empowered by the Holy Spirit
by A. B. SimpsonWholly Sanctified was first published in 1890. A.B. Simpson preached these sermons then printed these shortly thereafter. As A. B. Simpson hoped the people would quickly endear themselves to the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit. Simpson desired to see his congregations to follow full Godhead including the Holy Spirit and search and seek the full indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the sanctifying process within their lives. Based on the hope of true holiness. The chapters of this book are broken down into:Wholly SanctifiedSanctified SpiritA Sanctified SoulA Sanctified BodyPreserved BlamelessEven as HeLegacy in Verse A.B. Simpson stated, "I prayed a long time to get sanctified, sometimes, I thought I had it. On one occasion I felt something, and I held on with a desperate grip for fear it would go, and, of course, it went with the next sensation and the next mood. I lost it because I did not hold onto Him."
Four Jazz Lives
by A. B. SpellhanA revival of a classic oral biography of four nearly overlooked jazz giants
Between the Night and Its Music: New and Selected Poems (Wesleyan Poetry Series)
by A. B. SpellmanA. B. Spellman is an acclaimed American poet, music critic, and arts administrator. He is widely recognized as a leading figure in the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and 1970s, a cultural and literary movement that emphasized Black identity, pride, and artistic expression. Between the Night and Its Music brings together A. B. Spellman's early work with a collection of powerful new poems. Spellman's literary career took flight in 1965 with his debut poetry collection, The Beautiful Days, which introduced his distinctive voice blending elements of jazz, blues, and African oral traditions. In 1966, Four Lives in the Bebop Business established Spellman as a respected music critic and scholar. It was a groundbreaking work that chronicled the lives and struggles of four influential jazz musicians. Spellman held senior positions at the National Endowment for the Arts for thirty years with lasting impact on arts funding for inner cities and rural and tribal communities. In addition to poems from The Beautiful Days (1965) and Things I Must Have Known (2008), this book contains a trove of new and uncollected poems, confirming Spellman's continued centrality to contemporary American literature. This is an essential volume for readers already familiar with Spellman, and an excellent introduction for new readers. Lauri Scheyer's introduction situates Spellman's work within jazz writing, Black Arts, and American poetry broadly.[sample text]THE TWISTa dancer's worldis walls, movementconfined: musicgod's last breath.rhythm: the last beating of his heart. a dancerfollows that sound, blindto its source, toward wallswith others. she cannot dance aloneshe thinks of thoughtas windows, as ice around the dancecan you break it? move
Macroeconomic Consequences of Farm Support Policies
by A. B. Stoeckel Sandy Cuthbertson David VincentAgricultural protectionism is a basic factor underlying the U.S. trade deficit, Third World debt, and global underemployment. Yet despite the seriousness of the problem and attention given to it by many researchers, little progress has been made in formulating and implementing policies to deal with it.The scholars and experts here assembled present for the first time a quantification and analysis of the impact upon the world economy of reduction or elimination of agricultural protectionism. They question why, give the magnitude of the problem, inferior policies endure despite the weight of evidence that they have failed. The answer they derive is that there is no general understanding of the true cost of the failure, and therefore it is necessary to initiate reform from outside agricultural circles.