Edible Insects in Sustainable Food Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This text provides an important overview of the contributions of edible insects to ecological sustainability, livelihoods, nutrition and health, food culture and food systems around the world. While insect farming for both food and feed is rapidly increasing in popularity around the world, the role that wild insect species have played in the lives and societies of millions of people worldwide cannot be ignored. In order to represent this diversity, this work draws upon research conducted in a wide range of geographical locations and features a variety of different insect species. Edible insects in Sustainable Food Systems comprehensively covers the basic principles of entomology and population dynamics; edible insects and culture; nutrition and health; gastronomy; insects as animal feed; factors influencing preferences and acceptability of insects; environmental impacts and conservation; considerations for insect farming and policy and legislation. The book contains practical information for researchers, NGOs and international organizations, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and students.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	May 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Afton Halloran • Roberto Flore • Paul Vantomme • Nanna Roos
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	479
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-74010-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural science Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Biochemistry > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Industrial chemistry > Food & beverage technology > General
LSN:	3-319-74010-5
Barcode:	9783319740102

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