The Nature Of The Future
The Nature of the Future: Agriculture, Science, and Capitalism in the Antebellum North by Emily Pawley is a revelatory deep dive into the dynamic world of 19th-century American farming. Focusing on antebellum New York State, Pawley uncovers how “improving” farmers embraced science, innovation, and market forces to reshape both the land and the meaning of agricultural success.
Far from the nostalgic image of the isolated, virtuous family farm, this book reveals a vibrant, experimental landscape where visions of the future were constantly tested and revised. Drawing from environmental history, the history of science, and a trove of agricultural publications, Pawley shows how these farmers helped redefine expertise, capitalism, and the American countryside itself. Winner of the History of Science Society’s 2021 Philip Pauly Prize, The Nature of the Future is essential reading for anyone interested in the roots of our modern food system and the cultural forces that shaped it.
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- University of Chicago Press
- 9780226693835
- April 6, 2020
- Actual Photo
- 312
- L 23.6cm x W 16.0cm x H 2.3cm
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