How to Feed the World : A Factful Guide by Vaclav Smil 9780241645390

How to Feed the World : A Factful Guide
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Bill Gates eagerly anticipates no other author's works more than those of Vaclav Smil, whose latest offering, 'How to Feed the World: A Factful Guide', promises to be a riveting, myth-shattering exploration of global food issues. As Talha Burki of the Lancet notes, Smil's writing is both succinct and scholarly, weaving a captivating narrative through a tapestry of statistics.

This ambitious tome tackles perplexing paradoxes and pressing concerns of our time. Why do some of the world's largest food producers struggle with malnourished populations? How can we address the staggering 1,000kcal daily food waste per person? Is veganism a viable and healthy option for all? How shall we nourish an ever-expanding populace without wreaking havoc on our planet?

'How Food Really Works' peels back the layers of misconception surrounding our sustenance, delving into the origins of our fare, the intricacies of our nutritional needs, and the far-reaching consequences of our dietary choices on the environment. This meticulously researched guide, brimming with hard data, illuminates the path to a sustainable and nourishing future for humanity.

As the Guardian aptly observes, Smil's unparalleled ability to paint vivid pictures with numerical data sets him apart in academia. His latest work promises to be an indispensable resource for those seeking to unravel the complexities of global food systems and chart a course towards a well-fed world.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780241645390
Book Author: Vaclav Smil
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Viking
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 241 x 163 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-11-07
Book Pagination: 272 pages
Book Weight: 470g
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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