“Wise and witty.”―Publishers Weekly“A charming story well told.”―Kirkus Reviews“Smart, funny, charming . . . full of astute insights into the way Italy works.”―Alexander Stille“A wonderfully fun read.”―Dr. Robert Sapolsky"As funny as it is poignant. A must read for anyone who thinks they understand medicine, Italy, or humanity.”―Barbie Latza NadeauAfter completing her medical training in New York, Susan Levenstein set off for a one year adventure in ...

As we struggle to feed a global population speeding toward 9 billion, we have entered a new phase of the food crisis. Wealthy countries that import much of their food, along with private investors, are racing to buy or lease huge swaths of farmland abroad. The Global Farms Race is the first book to examine this burgeoning trend in all its complexity, considering the implications for investors, host countries, and the world as a whole.The debate over large-scale land acquis...