William J. Spillman and the birth of agricultural economics
Carlson, Laurie M.
1952-
creator
ebrary, Inc
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bibliography
biography
Electronic books.
mou
Columbia
University of Missouri Press
c2005
2005
monographic
eng
210 p. : ill.
"Biography of William J. Spillman, scientist and educator for the United States Department of Agriculture. Explores Spillman's role in the development of the agricultural economics, the agricultural New Deal, genetics research, agricultural education and the Cooperative Extension Service, the post-World War I overproduction crisis, and the Law of Diminishing Returns"--Provided by publisher.
Scientific breeding -- Taking scientific agriculture to the public -- Science, politics, and the USDA -- The law of diminishing returns -- Balancing the farm output -- Conclusion : farm evangelism and dollar efficiency.
Laurie Winn Carlson.
"Publications by William J. Spillman": p. 161-182.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-205) and index.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
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Spillman, W. J. (William Jasper)
United States.
Dept. of Agriculture
History
Agricultural economists
Biography
Agriculture
Economic aspects
United States
History
Agricultural education
United States
History
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