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Global report / IAASTD, International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science, and Technology for Development. Global report IAASTD, International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science, and Technology for Development ; edited by Beverly D. McIntyre ... [et al.]. - Washington, DC : Island Press, c2009. - xi, 590 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm. - Agriculture at a crossroads . - Agriculture at a crossroads. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Context, conceptual framework and sustainability indicators -- Historical analysis of the effectiveness of AKST systems in promoting innovation -- Impacts of AKST on development and sustainability goals -- Outlook on agricultural changes and its drivers -- Looking into the future for agriculture and AKST -- Options to enhance the impact of AKST on development and sustainability goals -- Options for enabling policies and regulatory environments -- Agricultural knowledge, science and technology : investment and economic returns.

ISBN: 9781597265386 (cloth : alk. paper) 1597265381 (cloth : alk. paper) 9781597265393 (pbk. : alk. paper) 159726539X (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008046043

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8D4801 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014837588 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Agriculture--International cooperation.
Sustainable development.

LC Class. No.: HD1428 / .I5445 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 338.927 / GLO