Feeding a world population of more than eight billion people
a challenge to science
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Author
Contributions
- Waterlow, J. C. - Contributor
- Rank Prize Funds. - Contributor
Publication
1998 - Oxford University Press in association with the Rank Prize Funds, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
70,000 words, Guess
Page Count
280 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL683320M
- ISBN-100195113128
- OCLC Control Number37368582
- OCLC Control Numberfeedingworldpopu0000unse
- Library of Congress Control Number97030064
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- LibraryThing8858317
- Goodreads2474825
Classifications
- DDC338.1/9
- LCCHD9000.5 .F34 1998
Description
This book takes a critical look at the immediate challenges for feeding the population just a generation from now. Based on the 10th International Symposium sponsored by the Nutrition Committee and the Trustees of the Rank Prize Funds, the volume examines the full range of related issues, from food economics to resource allocation and crop yields. Beginning with an analysis of future food needs, the articles cover basic resources and constraints, applications of science to increase yield, the role of animal products in feeding eight billion people, and diverse social issues. The book provides insights into these and other important questions the world will be faced with in the coming years, making it an invaluable resource for a wide range of those interested in agriculture, the environment, and public policy.
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