World Food

Author : Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1882 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317451600

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World Food by Mary Ellen Snodgrass Pdf

This multicultural and interdisciplinary reference brings a fresh social and cultural perspective to the global history of food, foodstuffs, and cultural exchange from the age of discovery to contemporary times. Comprehensive in scope, this two-volume encyclopedia covers agriculture and industry, food preparation and regional cuisines, science and technology, nutrition and health, and trade and commerce, as well as key contemporary issues such as famine relief, farm subsidies, food safety, and the organic movement. Articles also include specific foodstuffs such as chocolate, potatoes, and tomatoes; topics such as Mediterranean diet and the Spice Route; and pivotal figures such as Marco Polo, Columbus, and Catherine de' Medici. Special features include: dozens of recipes representing different historic periods and cuisines of the world; listing of herbal foods and uses; and a chronology of key events/people in food history.

Author : Wayne Roberts
Publisher : New Internationalist
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781780261324

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The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food by Wayne Roberts Pdf

Wayne Roberts puts under the microscope a global food system that is under strain from climate change and from economic disaster. He shows how a world food system based on supermarkets and agribusiness corporations is unsustainable and looks at new models of producing healthy food from all over the world.

Author : Carl Warner
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1419701622

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A World of Food by Carl Warner Pdf

Photographs of twelve miniature landscapes made entirely from edible ingredients accompanied by rhyming verses introduce a variety of foods and colors.

Author : Faith d' Aluisio
Publisher : Material World
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1580088694

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Hungry Planet by Faith d' Aluisio Pdf

Provides an overview of what families around the world eat by featuring portraits of thirty families from twenty-four countries with a week's supply of food.

Author : Alfred R. Conklin,Thomas Stilwell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470168714

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World Food by Alfred R. Conklin,Thomas Stilwell Pdf

A comprehensive look at food production and consumption worldwide This global overview of agriculture discusses all of the primary aspects of food production and relates that information to human nutritional needs. It covers everything from food crop production to food preparation. Beginning with a detailed description of representative farms in different climates, World Food: Production and Use: Describes how and where food is produced and who produces it Compares and contrasts different farming systems and describes how local culture and environment influence food production and use Contains detailed information on human nutrition Features specific information on: grain crops; vegetables; root crops; fruits, berries and nuts; and farm animals and fish Discusses factors that impact food production, including weather, soil, fertility, and water Includes a chapter on increasing food supplies Addresses some of the issues surrounding Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs) Complete with a CD-ROM with color graphs, tables, and pictures, this is an ideal textbook for courses on world food systems in agriculture, agronomy, crop science, and food science programs. It is also an excellent resource for professionals working in agricultural or international development, relief agencies, or volunteer organizations such as the Peace Corps. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Agricultural assistance, American
ISBN : LOC:00099394717

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World Food Resolution by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations Pdf

Author : United States. Panel on the World Food Supply
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Food supply
ISBN : MINN:30000011062340

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The World Food Problem by United States. Panel on the World Food Supply Pdf

Author : Panel on the World Food Supply
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Food supply
ISBN : UCR:31210016525295

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The World Food Problem by Panel on the World Food Supply Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9251013640

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Approaches to World Food Security by Anonim Pdf

Author : D. Bhaskara Rao
Publisher : Discovery Publishing House
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Agriculture and state
ISBN : 8171413862

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World Food Summit by D. Bhaskara Rao Pdf

Contents: Introduction, Seeds of Life, Plan Protect and Produce, After the Harvest is in, Towards a New Green Revolution, Aquaculture Offers Cause for Hope, Forests and Nutrition, Women Feed the World, Water and Food Security, Livestock and Food Security, Agriculture and Food Security, Agricultural Research and Food Security, Fisheries and Food Security, Forests and Food Security, Environment and Food Security, Rome Declaration on World Food Security, World Food Summit Plan of Action.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on Africa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : LOC:00183820345

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World Food Security: a Global Priority by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on Africa Pdf

Author : United States. Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations,C. M. Purves
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1944
Category : Food supply
ISBN : UIUC:30112069612486

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Wartime Changes in World Food Production by United States. Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations,C. M. Purves Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : UVA:X030347096

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World Food Needs and Availabilities by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Agricultural Research Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Food supply
ISBN : STANFORD:36105210381260

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Role of Wheat in World's Food Supply by United States. Agricultural Research Service Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on South Asian Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Food relief, American
ISBN : UOM:39015078615617

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World Food Grain Situation by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on South Asian Affairs Pdf