Introduction: Critical Agrarian Studies in Theory and Practice

• DOI: 10.1111/anti.12326
• Publication Date: 2017-04-24T08:51:42Z
• Authors: Marc Edelman; Wendy Wolford
• Keywords: Critical Theory

Abstract In this introductory article we argue for renewed attention to life and labor on of the land—or what call field Critical Agrarian Studies. Empirically rich theoretically rigorous studies humanity's relationship “soil” remain essential not just historical analysis but understanding urgent contemporary crises, including widespread food insecurity, climate change, proliferation environmental refugees, growing corporate power threats biodiversity. The introduces an innovative varied collection works in Studies also examines intellectual political history broader field.