The Age of the Soybean An Environmental History of Soy During the Great Acceleration

The soybean is far more than just a versatile crop whose derivates serve the protein needs of a meatless diet. One of the world's most important commodities, soy represents the embodiment of mechanised industrial agriculture and is one of the main actors behind the socioeconomic, political and...

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Other Authors: da Silva, Claiton Marcio (Editor), de Majo, Claudio (Editor)
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Language:English
Published: The White Horse Press 2022
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