Feeding Frenzy by Paul Mcmahon
Can the world feed itself? This book traces the history of the global food system and reveals the underlying causes of recent food shortages and price spikes what the media has labelled a 'world food crisis'. It outlines actions that can be taken to lower the risks of conflict and to produce faire outcomes.
Passionately argued.. presents a compelling argument for radical agricultural reforms ... Above all, he is optimistic about the future, putting faith in our ability to overcome obstacles * Sunday Times *
An illuminating history * FT *
Revealing ... offers refreshingly ordinary answers * Observer *
An illuminating history * FT *
Revealing ... offers refreshingly ordinary answers * Observer *
Paul McMahon has authored reports on sustainable food systems as an advisor to The Prince of Wales's International Sustainability Unit and to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation. He co-founded and now helps run SLM Partners, a business that invests in sustainable agriculture in Australia and across the world. Born in Ireland, he holds a PhD from Cambridge University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781250341 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781250340 |
| Title | Feeding Frenzy |
| Author | Paul Mcmahon |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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