Dimensions
130 x 164 x 8mm
A Beginner's Guide to Better Ways to Feed the Planet.
What is happening to our food? Modern production methods are beset by a range of problems from disease and poor hygiene to animal welfare, chemical additives and genetic modification. But what are the real causes, and could any of the proposed solutions actually work?
In this compelling study, food and agriculture expert Colin Tudge looks at the science behind the issues, then appraises some of the global alternatives - from organic farming to precisely targeted technology.
'Essential Science' guides use a stimulating mix of lively illustrations and expert, jargon-free text to explain the most important scientific topics of the day - more clearly than ever before.
