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International assessment of agricultural knowledge, science and
technology for development (IAASTD) : Latin America and the
Caribbean (LAC) report / edited by Beverly D. McIntyre . . . [et al.].
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-59726-546-1 (cloth : alk. paper) —
ISBN 978-1-59726-547-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Agriculture—Latin America—International cooperation.
2. Agriculture—Caribbean Area—International cooperation.
3. Sustainable development—Latin America. 4. Sustainable
development—Caribbean Area. I. McIntyre, Beverly D. II. Title: Latin
America and the Caribbean (LAC) report.
HD1428.I545 2008
338.98´07—dc22 2008046047
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