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- 2011278860 abstract "It is important that scientists think about and know their history - where they came from, what they have accomplished, and how these may affect the future. Weed scientists, similar to scientists in many technological disciplines, have not sought historical reflection. The technological world asks for results and for progress. Achievement is important not, in general, the road that leads to achievement. What was new yesterday is routine today, and what is described as revolutionary today may be considered antiquated tomorrow. Weed science has been strongly influenced by technology developed by supporting industries, subsequently employed in research and, ultimately, used by farmers and crop growers. The science has focused on results and progress. Scientists have been, and the majority remain, problem solvers whose solutions have evolved as rapidly as have the new weed problems needing solutions. In a more formal sense, weed scientists have been adherents of the instrumental ideology of modern science. That is an analysis of their work and their orientation reveals the strong emphasis on practical, useful knowledge; on know how. The opposite, and frequently complementary orientation, that has been missing from weed science is an emphasis on contemplative knowledge; that is, knowing why. This book expands on and analyzes how these orientations have affected weed science's development; the first analytical history of weed science to be written; compares the development of weed science, entomology and plant pathology; identifies the primary founders of weed science and describes their role-- Source other than Library of Congress.".
- 2011278860 contributor B12167068.
- 2011278860 created "2010.".
- 2011278860 date "2010".
- 2011278860 date "2010.".
- 2011278860 dateCopyrighted "2010.".
- 2011278860 description "Includes bibliographical references.".
- 2011278860 description "It is important that scientists think about and know their history - where they came from, what they have accomplished, and how these may affect the future. Weed scientists, similar to scientists in many technological disciplines, have not sought historical reflection. The technological world asks for results and for progress. Achievement is important not, in general, the road that leads to achievement. What was new yesterday is routine today, and what is described as revolutionary today may be considered antiquated tomorrow. Weed science has been strongly influenced by technology developed by supporting industries, subsequently employed in research and, ultimately, used by farmers and crop growers. The science has focused on results and progress. Scientists have been, and the majority remain, problem solvers whose solutions have evolved as rapidly as have the new weed problems needing solutions. In a more formal sense, weed scientists have been adherents of the instrumental ideology of modern science. That is an analysis of their work and their orientation reveals the strong emphasis on practical, useful knowledge; on know how. The opposite, and frequently complementary orientation, that has been missing from weed science is an emphasis on contemplative knowledge; that is, knowing why. This book expands on and analyzes how these orientations have affected weed science's development; the first analytical history of weed science to be written; compares the development of weed science, entomology and plant pathology; identifies the primary founders of weed science and describes their role-- Source other than Library of Congress.".
- 2011278860 description "Why write a history? -- The development of entomology and plant pathology and their societies in comparison to weed science -- Beginning the study of weeds -- The founders -- Creation and development of university weed science programs -- Development of herbicides after 1945 -- Creation and development of weed societies -- Weed science and changes in agricultural practice -- Weed science and the agrochemical industry -- The consequences of weed science's pattern of development.".
- 2011278860 extent "xii, 207 p. :".
- 2011278860 identifier "0123814952 (hbk.)".
- 2011278860 identifier "9780123814951 (hbk.)".
- 2011278860 isPartOf "Elsevier insights".
- 2011278860 isPartOf "Elsevier insights.".
- 2011278860 issued "2010".
- 2011278860 issued "2010.".
- 2011278860 language "eng".
- 2011278860 publisher "London ; Burlington, MA : Elsevier,".
- 2011278860 spatial "United States".
- 2011278860 spatial "United States.".
- 2011278860 subject "632.50973 22".
- 2011278860 subject "SB612.A2 Z56 2010".
- 2011278860 subject "Weeds Control United States History.".
- 2011278860 subject "Weeds United States.".
- 2011278860 tableOfContents "Why write a history? -- The development of entomology and plant pathology and their societies in comparison to weed science -- Beginning the study of weeds -- The founders -- Creation and development of university weed science programs -- Development of herbicides after 1945 -- Creation and development of weed societies -- Weed science and changes in agricultural practice -- Weed science and the agrochemical industry -- The consequences of weed science's pattern of development.".
- 2011278860 title "A history of weed science in the United States / Robert L. Zimdahl.".
- 2011278860 type "text".