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Johnson reviews 'The Newer Deal--Social Work and Religion in Partnership' by Ram A. Cnaan, with Robert Wineburg with Stephanie C. Boddie.

Because of the low income elasticity of demand for farm products and the ability of farmers to increase labor productivity, economic growth requires that farm employment decline if farmers are to share in the benefits of such growth. In 1952 approximately 84 percent of China's workers were engaged in agriculture; in 1997 the figure had declined to 41 percent. By 2030 farm employment may account for only 10 percent of the total. The productivity of farm labor must increase at a rapid pace if the 63 percent decline in farm employment does not adversely affect the rate of growth of farm output.

AbstractThe paper describes the conservation importance and rationale for examining ecological restoration options for the Lymington/Keyhaven saltmarshes in Southern England. Physical process studies have established why this coastal habitat is under pressure and have quantified the rate of erosion. A vegetation survey of the saltmarshes suggested that (a) wave attack, (b) ship wash, (c) poor drainage, (d) deferential sedimentation, and (e) relative sea‐level rise are contributing to the loss of saltmarsh quality and quantity. Saltmarsh re‐creation is not a viable option for this site; instead, a combination of rehabilitation techniques is proposed.

Johnson reviews 'Disruptive Religion: The Force of Faith in Social Movement Activism' edited by Christian Smith.