Food Sources

Ursula Brightonstar

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Sinopsis

Food Sources: How Climate Shapes Our Food explores the intricate relationship between climate and food production worldwide, offering a comprehensive look at how our meals are influenced by environmental factors. This engaging book delves into major food sources, diverse climatic conditions, and the challenges posed by climate change to food security.
It highlights fascinating facts, such as how different cultures have adapted their diets and farming techniques to local climates over millennia, and how unique farming practices like terraced rice paddies in Southeast Asia have evolved in response to challenging environments.
The book is structured in three main sections, examining:1. Major food sources2. Various climate types and their impact on agriculture3. The potential effects of climate change on global food production
It takes readers on a journey across six continents, providing firsthand accounts of how climate influences agriculture in different regions. By weaving together multiple disciplines, including climatology, agriculture, and cultural anthropology, Food Sources presents a holistic view of our global food system.
What sets this book apart is its accessible yet informative approach, blending scientific explanations with vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes from farmers and food producers around the world. It offers practical insights for readers interested in making climate-conscious food choices and understanding the broader implications of their dietary habits, making it a valuable resource for environmentally conscious individuals, food enthusiasts, and students of environmental science or agriculture.

Disponible desde: 01/10/2024.

Longitud de impresión: 149 páginas.

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