Traces the study of knowledge utilization through three waves. First (1920-1960) involved studies about the diffusion of agricultural innovations to farmers. The second (1960-1980) emphasized both the dissemination and use of innovations emerging from research and demonstration activities, and innovation adoption by organizations as well as individuals. The interlude (1980s) featured sharply reduced federal support for research about knowledge utilization. The third wave (1990-present) showed greater emphasis on federal partnerships with state and local entities to improve health, education, and human services. Interest also increased in policy, research and programmatic activities regarding knowledge utilization.
Using the Green Revolution in Indian agriculture as an empirical example, the author shows the epistemic significance of technology as a form of human knowledge created for doing things and solving problems.
Ford, Paula B. (author), Hoogenboom, Gerrit (author), Roberts, John J. (author), and USDA Agricultural Research Service; Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Georgia; Laboratory for Sustainable Agroecosystem Studies, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
UK: Elsevier Science
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 99 Document Number: C08338
