Food Versus Fuel An Informed Introduction to Biofuels

Name: Food Versus Fuel An Informed Introduction to Biofuels
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ISBN: 9781848133839

ISBN-10: 1848133839

ISBN-13: 9781848133839

Edition: 2010

Authors: David Pimentel, Richard Hess, Rocio Diaz-Chavez, R. H. Ravindranath, Luis B. Cortez

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Food versus Fuelpresents a high-level introduction to the science and economics behind a well-worn debate, that will debunk myths and provide quality facts and figures for academics and practitioners in development studies, environment studies, and agricultural studies. Compiled by an internationally renowned scientist and authority, and to include perspectives from "pro" and "anti" biofuels experts and activists, from the North and South, the aim of this book is to bring a balanced approach to current debate on the major issues affecting the development of biofuels in a concise and clear manner so that to provide and informed, nuanced but accessible introduction, grounded in science and…

Book details

List price: $57.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Zed Books, Limited
Publication date: 11/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 232
Size: 5.06" wide x 7.81" long x 0.49" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



List of Tables and Figures


List of Abbreviations


About the Contributors


Introduction




Food versus Fuel: Setting the Scene




Why We Should Not Be Using Biofuels




Why Biofuels are Important




Agriculture and Land Use Issues




The Role Biofuels in Promoting Rural Development




Biofues and Climate Change




Future Trends in Biomass Resources for Food and Fuel




Food versus Fuel: Concluding Remarks



Index