The Man Who Fed The World by Leon Hesser
This book provides a compelling biography of Norman Borlaug, an agronomist whose pioneering work in developing high-yield, disease-resistant wheat varieties played a crucial role in averting widespread hunger and famine in the mid-20th century. Dubbed the father of the Green Revolution, Borlaug's innovations transformed agriculture, particularly in Mexico, India, and Pakistan, dramatically increasing food production and saving billions of lives from starvation. Through his story, the narrative explores the challenges of food security, the impact of scientific innovation on global hunger, and the enduring legacy of a man whose work reshaped the world's approach to farming and food distribution.
The 8663rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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