Feeding the World
Vaclav Smil
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Feeding the World
by Vaclav Smil
Published
2001
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
390
ISBN-13
9780262283861
Description
"This book differs from other books on the world food situation in its consideration of the complete food cycle, from agriculture to post-harvest losses and processing to eating and discarding. Taking a scientific approach, Smil espouses neither the catastrophic view that widespread starvation is imminent nor the cornucopian view that welcomes large population increases as the source of endless human inventiveness. He shows how we can make more effective use of current resources and suggests that if we increase farming efficiency, reduce waste, and transform our diets, future needs may not be as great as we anticipate."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
[William Wheeler Hubbell, authorized to apply for patents.]
Guns, germs, and steel
Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan shozō Meijiki kankō tosho maikuro-ban shūsei
Outlines of Dairy Technology
International trade
Sixteenth census of the United States
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Feeding the World?
This edition of Feeding the World has approximately 390 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Feeding the World?
For most readers, Feeding the World typically takes between 8h 8m and 5h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 97,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 97,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Feeding the World?
The estimated word count for Feeding the World is approximately 97,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Feeding the World?
Feeding the World was written by Vaclav Smil.
When was Feeding the World published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.