Research Catalog

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Description

1. viii, 205 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

1. Despite great global effort, events of the early 21st century clearly demonstrate that food remains a pressing challenge which has significant implications for security. This book provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the major issues impacting global food security today.

Series statement

1. Dimensions of security

Uniform title

1. Dimensions of security

Subject

1. Voedselveiligheid
2. Internationalisatie
3. Voedselvoorziening
4. Food security

Contents

1. Introduction : twenty-first century challenges to food security -- Food security and the global food system -- From local to global : shifts in world food systems -- Global trends impacting food security -- Ensuring proper nutrition : the challenge of malnutrition in an era of global change -- Managing global environmental change : the environmental impacts of agriculture and food production -- Optimizing food safety : threats to health and food security from disease, contamination, and biological weapons -- Conclusion : sustainable food security.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-192) and index.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain