How to feed the world

the history and future of food

How to feed the world

the history and future of food
Vaclav Smil
Book - 2025

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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smil, Vaclav (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Viking, 2025.
Edition:First United States edition.
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