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Should We Eat Meat?

Evolution and Consequences of Modern Carnivory

Vaclav Smil

Explore the history and impact of meat consumption on human diets worldwide with this interdisciplinary book. Learn about modern production systems, global trends in meat consumption, and the environmental and health consequences of carnivorous diets. Discover the author's vision for a "rational meat eating" approach that promotes humane treatment of animals and alternative sources of protein. This thorough evaluation of meat's role in our diets is a must-read for professionals, academics, and policy makers interested in food production, human health, nutrition, and environmental science.
Publish Date
2013-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
2013-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.52
ISBN
9781118278727
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
I can’t think of anyone better equipped to present a clear-eyed analysis of this subject than Vaclav Smil.      source