Agroecology as post-development discourse and practice

Regardless of political orientation, the clearest historical role of the modern state has been to promote or engender ‘development’ and enhance the social and economic well-being of its citizens. At one extreme, states have sought to do this by taking over ownership of the means of production (land and capital), organising labour and directing economic output to pre-determined end uses. At the other, they have promoted the institution of...