The Man Who Fed the World
Leon Hesser
Discover the inspiring story of a man who saved the lives of millions from starvation. The only agriculture and food expert to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. Norman Borlaug's revolutionary wheat production technology relieved hunger in China and the Asian Subcontinent during the peak of famine. Hailed as one of the 100 most influential individuals of the 20th century, follow the journey of this unpretentious Iowa farm boy who became a global scientific and humanist icon.
Publish Date
2006-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
2006-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.82
ISBN
9781948460101
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2019-06-20T16:22:00.000Z
I learned what’s possible in agriculture from studying a remarkable scientist named Norman Borlaug. If you’re curious about Borlaug and his breakthroughs, I recommend this article and a book called “The Man Who Fed the World.” – source