Food politics : what everyone needs to know

Examines the politics of food, discussing convenience foods, under-regulated commercial farms, backlash against environmentalists and consumer activists, agricultural failure in third world countries, and other related topics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Paarlberg, Robert L. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press , 2010
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245 1 0 |a Food politics :   |b what everyone needs to know   |c Robert Paarlberg 
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300 |a xix, 218 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 22 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a 1. An overview of food politics -- 2. Food production and population growth -- 3. The politics of high food prices -- 4. The politics of chronic hunger -- 5. The politics of famine -- 6. The green revolution controversy -- 7. Food aid and food power -- 8. The politics of obesity -- 9. The politics of farm subsidies and trade -- 10. Agriculture, the environment, and farm animals -- 11. Agribusiness, supermarkets, and fast food -- 12. Organic and local food -- 13. Food safety and genetically engineered food -- 14. Who governs the world food system? 
520 |a Examines the politics of food, discussing convenience foods, under-regulated commercial farms, backlash against environmentalists and consumer activists, agricultural failure in third world countries, and other related topics. 
650 0 |a Agriculture and state 
650 0 |a Food supply 
650 0 |a Food   |x Marketing 
650 0 |a Nutrition policy 
999 |a 1000134482   |b Book   |c OPEN SHELF (30 DAYS)   |e Medical Campus