Feeding Manila in Peace and War, 1850–1945

Feeding Manila in Peace and War, 1850–1945
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Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres
Total Pages : 467
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ISBN-10 : 9780299305109
ISBN-13 : 0299305104
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Download or read book Feeding Manila in Peace and War, 1850–1945 written by Daniel F. Doeppers and published by University of Wisconsin Pres. This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting food, water, and services to the millions who live in the world's few dozen megacities is one of the twenty-first century's most formidable challenges. This innovative history traces nearly a century in the life of the megacity of Manila to show how it grew and what sustained it. Focusing on the city's key commodities-rice, produce, fish, fowl, meat, milk, flour, coffee-Daniel F. Doeppers explores their complex interconnections, the changing ecology of the surrounding region, and the social fabric that weaves together farmers, merchants, transporters, storekeepers, and door-to-door vendors.


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