Smil, Vaclav
How to Feed the World: A Factful Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241645390
- author:
- Smil, Vaclav
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Viking
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 16 x 2.3 centimetres (0.47
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Nutrition, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
How Food Really Works is a data-driven guide to understanding the world of food and its impact on our planet. Vaclav Smil, a leading scientist and internationally bestselling author, investigates the burning questions facing the world today, from the relationship between food production and population growth to the consequences of our dietary choices.
This rigorously researched book sheds light on the myths and misconceptions surrounding food, revealing the complexities of how our food systems work and the ways in which they shape our world. With a focus on evidence-based solutions, Smil provides a clear and compelling explanation of how we can feed the world without harming the planet.
Through a comprehensive analysis of the food industry, Smil explains how our dietary requirements, food waste, and agricultural practices all contribute to the pressing issues of our time. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of the food system and find practical solutions to the challenges we face.