Technological change among peasants in Central Argentina

Drawing on a case-study from Central Argentina, this article suggests that researchers can be too cautious about introducing technologies of which farmers have no previous experience. In particular, it challenges the notion that the only technology appropriate to peasant conditions is that which is...

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Published in:Development in practice 1998-02, Vol.8 (1), p.21-29
Main Authors: Ceres, Daniel M. Ca, Woodhouse, Philip J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural development
Agricultural Production
Appropriate technology
Argentina
Baskets
Case studies
Communities
Corn
Crop economics
Crops
Developing countries
Development studies
Economic Problems
Labor Market
New technology
Peasant agriculture
Peasant class
Peasants
Perspectives
Small farmers
Technological Change
Technology
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Summary:Drawing on a case-study from Central Argentina, this article suggests that researchers can be too cautious about introducing technologies of which farmers have no previous experience. In particular, it challenges the notion that the only technology appropriate to peasant conditions is that which is rooted in traditional ideas and culture. Under certain circumstances, externally supplied technologies may also be appropriate. Rather than focusing solely on the technology, it is necessary to look at the socio-economic and historical context in which the technology will be used.
ISSN:0961-4524
1364-9213
DOI:10.1080/09614529853954