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The narrative is anchored in the diaries of a sixteenth-century merchant, providing a vibrant exploration of human history through food over the last 12,000 years. Authors Evan D.G. Fraser and Andrew offer insights into the evolution of societies, tracing the journey from ancient Mesopotamia to modern agricultural hubs like the U.S. and China. The book blends energetic prose with historical context, revealing the profound impact of food on cultures and foretelling future challenges in global food systems.
A menu for an edible future. In a world expected to reach a staggering population of 9 billion by 2050, and with global temperatures rising fast, humanity must fundamentally change the way it grows and consumes food. But can we produce enough food to feed ourselves sustainably for an uncertain future? How will agriculture adapt to a climate change? How will climate change determine what we eat? Will we really be eating bugs? Uncertain Harvest questions scientists, chefs, activists, entrepreneurs, farmers, philosophers, and engineers working on the global future of food on how to make a more equitable, safe, sustainable, and plentiful food future. Examining cutting-edge research on the science, culture, and economics of food, the authors present a roadmap for a global food policy, while examining eight foods that could save us: algae, caribou, kale, millet, tuna, crickets, milk, and rice.
For thousands of years we have grown, cooked and traded food, and over that time much has changed. Fraser and Andrew Rimas compellingly show, the abundance that we all enjoy comes at a price, and unless we think of a more sustainable way to grow, eat and enjoy food, we may find that our civilization reaches its best before date.