The world agricultural system and ethical considerations relating to the rural environment: Some perspectives on cause and effect in underdeveloped countries |
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Authors: | Brian Furze |
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Affiliation: | (1) Social Science Education, University of New England, Mossman Street, 2350 Armidale, N.S.W., Australia |
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Abstract: | Food is a basic human need and therefore a basic human right. While food output has increased to a level where there is enough food produced to feed the world, still millions starve. Using the concept of capitalist world economy as a framework, this paper provides a structural analysis of the food production and distribution system within monopoly capitalism and its implications for countries of the underdeveloped world. Focusing on the impact of a dominant world food supply system on indigenous systems (particularly through the rise of science, technology, and monopoly capital), considerations relating to environmental use and food production and distribution are raised. Finally a call is made for a new agricultural ethic. |
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Keywords: | Agricultural systems technology dependency Green Revolution food production (social implications) |
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