How to Feed the World: A Factful Guide

How to Feed the World is Vaclav Smil’s data-based, rigorous examination of how we feed a growing planet. In this book, the renowned scientist tackles pressing questions about food production, waste, and our dietary choices. It asks why some countries are both major food producers and undernourished, whether a universal shift to vegan diets is healthy, and how humanity can feed 10 billion people without harming the planet. The work delves into where our food really comes from and how our eating patterns shape both society and the environment, offering a thoughtful, evidence-driven view of the challenges and possible paths forward for long-term sustenance.

Smil investigates the essentials of food systems, highlighting how dietary requirements influence culture and ecological impact. The analysis is presented as a guide aimed at helping readers understand the complex relationship between food, health, and planetary limits, with a focus on practical implications for the future.

Kenmerken

• Data-based, rigorously researched guide
• Onderzoekt voedselproductie en ondervoeding
• Vraagt about veganisme en gezondheid
• Bestudeert voedselverspilling en calorieën
• Omschrijft hoe we 10 miljard kunnen voeden
• Verduidelijkt hoe eetpatronen de planeet vormen