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Review of recent trends in social science analysis of agricultural research, identifying gaps in research and outlining areas of high potential payoff to future research. The major themes treated in the evolution of theory on the generation and diffusion of agricultural technology since the 1950s are reviewed. A framework is constructed for setting research priorities, including historical, technological, and institutional dimensions. Examples in applying the framework are given and areas of high future payoff are identified. An extensive bibliography, arranged by theme, is also included

Author

Stephen Biggs; John Farrington; International Development Research Centre (Canada)

Publisher

Ottawa: International Development Research Centre

Published

1991

Language

EN

ISBN

9780889365735

Subjects

Agriculture, Economics, Science