How to Feed the World: The History and Future of Food
How to Feed the World: The History and Future of Food examines global food production and consumption, their history, and possible ways to feed a growing population while limiting environmental harm. It considers food waste, diets, farming choices, and the role of a small number of staple foods.
At a glance
- Surveys the history of food production and the origins of modern diets.
- Takes up questions about food waste, undernourishment and whether a global shift to vegan diets is feasible.
- Connects food-system choices with environmental effects and future population needs.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers food production and consumption from historical, dietary and environmental angles.
- Frames contentious questions as part of a data-based examination of the global food system.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Viking |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 4 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0593834518 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593834510 |
| Weight listed | 408 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.98 x 2.51 x 23.62 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in food systems, agriculture and the environmental effects of food choices.
- Readers looking for a broad overview that connects food history with future challenges.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a cookbook, practical meal plans or a narrowly focused agricultural manual.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings lean favourable, with five-star ratings forming the largest group and a smaller share of lower ratings. Without customer-comment evidence, the figures do not show what readers liked or disliked. They offer limited guidance on whether the book's broad treatment of food history and global systems will suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does How to Feed the World cover?
It examines global food production and consumption, food history, diets, food waste and questions about feeding a growing population while limiting environmental harm.
Is this a cookbook?
No. The listing describes an analysis of food systems and their history and future, not recipes or meal plans.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 272 pages.
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