1990 Supplement Publications of the International ... - IRRI books

Jock R. Anderson and Peter B.R. Hazell, eds.
Variability in Grain Yields
1989.395 pages. 16.51 x 23.5 cm. Hardcover. ISBN 0-80183793-
6. US$45.00. The Johns Hopkins University Press for IFPRI.
A distinguished group of agronomists, plant breeders, economists,
geographers, and others analyze the underlying biological, climatic,
and economic factors that affect yield variability. They present new
evidence on changing patterns of world and national grain production
and yield performance of new and old varieties.
David E. Sahn, ed.
Seasonal Variability in Third World Agriculture: The
Consequences for Food Security
1989. 366 pages. 16.51 x 23.5 cm. Hardcover. ISBN 0-8018-3829-
0. US$44.50. The Johns Hopkins University Press for IFPRI.
In most Third World countries, household food consumption and
nutritional status vary widely from season to season. This book
brings together authorities from a broad range of disciplines to
analyze the causes and consequences of this seasonal food insecurity
and discuss policy options that could help solve the problem.
Order all four books from publisher:
The Johns Hopkins University Press
701 W. 40th Street
Suite 275
Baltimore, MD 21211, USA
Books also available in England at the following address:
Trevor Brown Associates
Suite 7
Charing Cross Road
London WC2H OLN
For selected books the publisher in India is:
Oxford University Press
YMCA Library Building
Jai Singh Road
Post Box No. 43
New Delhi 110001, INDIA
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