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 ecolo...
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The White Horse Press
2022
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