Author : Keith Akers
Publisher : Putnam Publishing Group
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis A Vegetarian Sourcebook by : Keith Akers
Download or read book A Vegetarian Sourcebook written by Keith Akers and published by Putnam Publishing Group. This book was released on 1983 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Major aspects and controversies of vegetarianism are discussed drawing on evidence from fields as diverse as nutrition, medicine, ecology, agriculture, literature, sociology, philosophy, history and religion. The material is presented in 3 major topic sections: nutrition (nutrient considerations, diet and digestive disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, other degenerative diseases, and current issues); ecology (e.g., land use, environment and food, agriculture and history, sociopolitical implications); and ethics (religious and philosophical influences). (wz).