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Microbe Farmers: How Fermentation Artisans are Bringing Peace to the War on Microbes
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(2018-06-11)For a long time, the mid-nineteenth century Japanese shishi, or “men of high purpose,” have been considered terrorists for their violent campaign under the banner “revere the emperor, expel the barbarians.” As a result oof ... -
New Agricultural Gospel: Protestant Agricultural Missions in China in the Early Twentieth Century
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