| Description |
xix, 218 pages |
| Contents |
An overview of food politics -- Food production and population growth -- The politics of high food prices -- The politics of chronic hunger -- The politics of famine -- The green revolution controversy -- Food aid and food power -- The politics of obesity -- The politics of farm subsidies and trade -- Agriculture, the environment, and farm animals -- Agribusiness, supermarkets, and fast food -- Organic and local food -- Food safety and genetically engineered food -- Who governs the world food system? |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Agriculture and state.
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Food supply.
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Food -- Marketing.
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Nutrition policy.
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| LC no. |
2009038334 |
| ISBN |
9780195389593 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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9780195389609 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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