Books by "Luther G. Tweeten"

4 books found

Terrorism, Radicalism, and Populism in Agriculture

Terrorism, Radicalism, and Populism in Agriculture

by Luther G. Tweeten

2008 · John Wiley & Sons

While terrorism in agriculture takes few lives, the misinformation emerging from the rhetoric of anti-globalists, radical environmentalists, and animal welfare extremists costs Americans billions of dollars in lost income every year. This controversial volume illuminates the political, economic, and global effects of these groups on the agricultural industry. The clear, concise, and readable book discusses specific events and issues, helping readers understand how radical agriculturalists think. Tweeten explains how half truths and false ideologies find their way into our political systems and bring about bad public decisions, increasing losses and causing global repercussions. Terrorism, Radicalism, and Populism in Agriculture offers enlightenment for anyone involved in business, agriculture, policy-making and politics.

Research Methods and Communication in the Social Sciences

Research Methods and Communication in the Social Sciences

by Tesfa G Gebremedhin, Luther G. Tweeten

1994 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA

This work was developed for graduate students, professors, and others involved in research in the social sciences. This practical work emphasizes that science is more than an organized body of knowledge. It is a method of reasoned thinking that manages the research process and the reporting of reliable knowledge. The work goes through the steps of identifying and stating a problem, formulating and stating an hypothesis, developing and conducting analysis, interpreting results, and drawing conclusions.

The Utility Concept of Net Social Cost

The Utility Concept of Net Social Cost

by Luther G. Tweeten, Fred H. Tyner

1966