Agriculture's Ethical Horizon

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Horticulture, Botany
Cover of the book Agriculture's Ethical Horizon by Robert L Zimdahl, Elsevier Science
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert L Zimdahl ISBN: 9780123914781
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: January 30, 2012
Imprint: Elsevier Language: English
Author: Robert L Zimdahl
ISBN: 9780123914781
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: January 30, 2012
Imprint: Elsevier
Language: English

The second edition of Agriculture's Ethical Horizon is a carefully considered application of philosophical concepts, such as utilitarianism and positivism, to the practice of agricultural science. Author Robert Zimdahl argues for an approach to agriculture guided by foundational values, and addresses the questions: What are the goals of agricultural and weed science? What should their goals be? How do and how should the practitioners of agriculture address complex ethical questions?

This book engages students, researchers, and professionals across disciplines including horticulture, soil and plant science, entomology, and more, all without requiring a background in philosophy. It examines topics such as scientific truth and myth, moral confidence in agriculture, the relevance of ethics to sustainability, and biotechnology. New to this edition is a chapter examining the raising, housing and slaughter of animals for human food, and a chapter on alternative and organic agricultural systems.

  • Easily understood by non-philosophers
  • Chapter sidebars highlight important concepts and can be used to engage students in further discussion
  • Companion website includes further teaching aids and a discussion board
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The second edition of Agriculture's Ethical Horizon is a carefully considered application of philosophical concepts, such as utilitarianism and positivism, to the practice of agricultural science. Author Robert Zimdahl argues for an approach to agriculture guided by foundational values, and addresses the questions: What are the goals of agricultural and weed science? What should their goals be? How do and how should the practitioners of agriculture address complex ethical questions?

This book engages students, researchers, and professionals across disciplines including horticulture, soil and plant science, entomology, and more, all without requiring a background in philosophy. It examines topics such as scientific truth and myth, moral confidence in agriculture, the relevance of ethics to sustainability, and biotechnology. New to this edition is a chapter examining the raising, housing and slaughter of animals for human food, and a chapter on alternative and organic agricultural systems.

More books from Elsevier Science

Cover of the book Medicinal Chemistry of Anticancer Drugs by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Research Methods in Human Skeletal Biology by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Temporal Data Mining via Unsupervised Ensemble Learning by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Embodiment and Epigenesis: Theoretical and Methodological Issues in Understanding the Role of Biology within the Relational Developmental System by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Handbook of Computer Crime Investigation by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Atlas of Zebrafish Development by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Diffraction Physics by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Virus as Populations by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Immune Rebalancing by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Community Care for Health Professionals by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Nanomaterial and Polymer Membranes by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Modern Enterprise Business Intelligence and Data Management by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Effect of Temperature and other Factors on Plastics and Elastomers by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Mechanics of Materials 2 by Robert L Zimdahl
Cover of the book Physical Properties of Textile Fibres by Robert L Zimdahl
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy