Editorial: Geophagy: a vestige of palaeonutrition?

@article{Ziegler1997EditorialGA,
  title={Editorial: Geophagy: a vestige of palaeonutrition?},
  author={John L. Ziegler},
  journal={Tropical Medicine \& International Health},
  year={1997},
  volume={2}
}
  • J. Ziegler
  • Published 1 July 1997
  • Geography
  • Tropical Medicine & International Health
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