| Description |
x, 185 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Food fear : making connections -- The industrial revolution of food -- It's all about the sizzle -- Growing distances : the separation of farmers, ecologies and the eaters -- Translating fear : mad cows, killer carrots and industrial food -- Eating organic in an age of insecurity -- Manufacturing food fear -- Creating mutual food system |
| Summary |
"In the wake of various food scares, there is a growing demand from consumers to change the food they eat; which in turn acts as a catalyst for the industry to adapt and for alternative systems to evolve. Drawing on a wealth of empirical research into mainstream and alternative food systems in North America and the UK, this hook argues that sustainable, grass roots, local food systems offer a template for meaningful individual activism as a way to bring about change from the bottom up, while at the same time creating pressure for policy changes at all levels of government. This movement signals a shift away from market economy principles and reflects a desire to embody social and ecological values as the foundation for future growth."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references ( pages [155]-178) and index |
| Subject |
Food supply.
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Food industry and trade.
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Food consumption.
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| LC no. |
2007049102 |
| ISBN |
9780754672487 (hbk) |
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0754672484 (hbk) |
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