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The fight against hunger and malnutrition : the role of food, agriculture, and targeted policies /

"Advances in science and policy during the past 50 years have prevented the predicted widespread food shortages as the world's population soared. Malnutrition, however, remains prevalent. This book details strategies and practical approaches designed to alleviate hunger and malnutrition in...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Sahn, David E. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Edición:First edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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