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How to feed the world : the history and future of food / Vaclav Smil.

Smil, Vaclav, (author.).

Summary:

In this myth-busting book, a scientist investigates why big food-producing countries also have the most undernourished populations; why food goes to waste and how to prevent it; whether the planet could and should go vegan; and how to feed a growing population without killing the planet.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593834510
  • ISBN: 0593834518
  • Physical Description: 262 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First United States edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Viking, [2025]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-247) and index.
Subject: Food supply.
Sustainable agriculture.
Agricultural productivity.

Available copies

  • 4 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library.

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