Energy for subsistence /

Study of human energy expended and calorie intake in physical work and leisure activities of rural workers in subsistence farming in Gambia, with particular reference to food requirements - examines agricultural production and labour productivity of household members in a tropical zone, efforts to r...

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Main Author: Haswell, Margaret Rosary
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Macmillan, 1985.
London : 1985.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Summary:Study of human energy expended and calorie intake in physical work and leisure activities of rural workers in subsistence farming in Gambia, with particular reference to food requirements - examines agricultural production and labour productivity of household members in a tropical zone, efforts to replace labour intensive family farming with basic agricultural machinery and cattle to ensure sufficient nutrition; describes a rapid survey methodology for quantifying human energy, and its utilisation. Bibliography, graphs and references.
Item Description:Previous edition: 1981.
Includes index.
Physical Description:xiii, 130 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-124).
ISBN:0333384261