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International assessment of agricultural knowledge, science and technology for development (IAASTD) : global report / edited by Beverly D. McIntyre . . . [et al.].

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-59726-538-6 (cloth : alk. paper) —
ISBN 978-1-59726-539-3 (pbk. : alk. paper)

1. Agriculture—International cooperation. 2. Sustainable
development. I. McIntyre, Beverly D. II. Title: Global report.
HD1428.I544 2008
338.9´27—dc22 2008046043

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