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Global Change and the Challenges of Sustainably Feeding a Growing Planet
Thomas W. Hertel
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Description for Global Change and the Challenges of Sustainably Feeding a Growing Planet
Hardback. Num Pages: 184 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 46 colour illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: RNFF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 244 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
This book explores the fundamental determinants of long term changes in agricultural land use and the associated implications for environmental and food security. The book is designed around the idea that each chapter focuses on one driver, or underlying determinant, of land use change at global scale. It starts with key factors which have been influential in the past, such as growth population, incomes and agricultural productivity, thereafter turning to new drivers such as biofuels, climate change and demand for environmental services. Specialized topics include food security outcomes, projections of future agricultural prices, greenhouse gas emissions, the role of ... Read more
This book explores the fundamental determinants of long term changes in agricultural land use and the associated implications for environmental and food security. The book is designed around the idea that each chapter focuses on one driver, or underlying determinant, of land use change at global scale. It starts with key factors which have been influential in the past, such as growth population, incomes and agricultural productivity, thereafter turning to new drivers such as biofuels, climate change and demand for environmental services. Specialized topics include food security outcomes, projections of future agricultural prices, greenhouse gas emissions, the role of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
453g
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319226613
SKU
V9783319226613
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Global Change and the Challenges of Sustainably Feeding a Growing Planet
The structure of Global Changes and the Challenges of Sustainably Feeding a Growing Planet makes it most suitable for an interdisciplinary master's level course that might be co-taught for students in agricultural economics, environmental sciences, agronomy, natural resources, nutrition, and other disciplines. ... The potential audience for this impressive book includes not only economists but a broad range of scientists. ... Read more