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How to feed the world : the history and future of food / Vaclav Smil.
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 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 262 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First United States edition.
- Publisher: New York : Viking, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "First published in hardcover in Great Britain by Viking, part of the Penguin Random House Group of Companies, Penguin Random House Ltd., London, in 2024"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Agricultural productivity. Food supply. Sustainable agriculture. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 363.8 Smi | 31681010408888 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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| 504 | . | ‡aIncludes bibliographical references and index. | |
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