Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security in Small Island Developing States (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781466665019)

With the potential to impact weather patterns, agriculture, and habitability of certain regions, global warming is a topic of interest to environmentalists, scientists, as well as farmers around the world. The threat of food shortages and famine especially becomes a major concern as a result of recent climate shifts. Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security in Small Island Developing States discusses the repercussions of a shifting climate on food production and availability in small island nations. Comprised of research-based chapters on topics relevant to crop management, sustainable development, and livestock management on island territories, this advanced reference work is appropriate for environmental researchers, food scientists, academicians, and upper-level students seeking the latest information on agricultural concerns amidst a changing climate.

Author: Wayne G. Ganpat
ISBN-10: 1466665017
ISBN-13: 9781466665019
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 09/30/2014
Pages: 439
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.00d