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How to Feed the World,Used
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By 2050, we will have ten billion mouths to feed in a world profoundly altered by environmental change. How can we meet this challenge? In How to Feed the World, a diverse group of experts from Purdue University break down this crucial question by tackling big issues onebyone. Covering population, water, land, climate change, technology, food systems, trade, food waste and loss, health, social buyin, communication, and, lastly, the ultimate challenge of achieving equal access to food, the book reveals a complex web of factors that must be addressed in order to reach global food security.How to Feed the World unites contributors from different perspectives and academic disciplines, ranging from agronomy and hydrology to agricultural economy and communication. Hailing from Germany, the Philippines, the U.S., Ecuador, and beyond, the contributors weave their own life experiences into their chapters, connecting global issues to our tangible, daytoday existence. Across every chapter, a similar theme emerges: these are not simple problems, yet we can overcome them. Doing so will require cooperation between farmers, scientists, policy makers, consumers, and many others.The resulting collection is an accessible but wideranging look at the modern food system. Readers will not only get a solid grounding in key issues, but be challenged to investigate further and contribute to the paramount effort to feed the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'How to Feed the World'? A: The book addresses the challenge of feeding a projected ten billion people by 2050, considering various factors such as climate change, technology, and food systems.
- Q: Who are the contributors to the book? A: Contributors include experts from Purdue University with diverse backgrounds in fields such as agronomy, hydrology, and agricultural economy, offering a range of perspectives.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: Key topics include population growth, water and land usage, climate change, food trade, food waste, health, and achieving equal access to food.
- Q: What is the format of 'How to Feed the World'? A: The book is available in paperback format and consists of 256 pages.
- Q: When was 'How to Feed the World' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2018.
- Q: Is 'How to Feed the World' suitable for all readers? A: Yes, the book is accessible and aims to engage readers from various backgrounds, encouraging them to understand and contribute to food security issues.
- Q: What is the author's name? A: The book is authored by Jessica Eise.
- Q: Can this book help me understand the modern food system? A: Yes, it provides a comprehensive look at the food system and challenges readers to explore and learn more about food security.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: No specific edition is mentioned; it is presented as a standard paperback.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.