| Description |
xiii, 445 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
1. Representative farms from around the world -- 2. Human nutrition -- 3. Grain crops -- 4. Vegetables -- 5. Root crops -- 6. Fruits, berries, and nuts -- 7. Farm animals and fish -- 8. Climate and food production -- 9. Soils and water -- 10. Raw materials of agriculture -- 11. Increasing food supplies -- 12. Genetically modified crops and animals |
| Summary |
"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." "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." -- BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Food supply -- Textbooks.
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Agriculture -- Textbooks.
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Nutrition -- Textbooks.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| Author |
Stilwell, Thomas C.
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| LC no. |
2007002341 |
| ISBN |
9780470043820 (cloth) |
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0470043822 (cloth) |
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