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Aiking, H., de Boer, J. (2006). Background, Aims and Scope. In: Aiking, H., de Boer, J., Vereijken, J. (eds) Sustainable Protein Production and Consumption: Pigs or Peas?. Environment & Policy, vol 45. Springer, Dordrecht . https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4842-4_1

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