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1 online resource (xix, 218 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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? |
| Summary |
The politics of food is changing fast. In rich countries, obesity is now a more serious problem than hunger. Consumers once satisfied with cheap and convenient food now want food that is also safe, nutritious, fresh, and grown by local farmers using fewer chemicals. Heavily subsidized and under-regulated commercial farmers are facing stronger push-back from environmentalists and consumer activists, and food companies are under the microscope. Meanwhile in developing countries, agricultural success in Asia has spurred income growth and dietary enrichment, but agricultural failure in Africa has. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Agriculture and state.
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Agriculture and state. |
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Food supply.
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Food supply. |
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Food -- Marketing.
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Food -- Marketing. |
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Nutrition policy.
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Nutrition policy. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Paarlberg, Robert L. Food politics. Oxford ; New York, N.Y. : Oxford University Press, 2010 9780195389609 (DLC) 2009038334 (OCoLC)437186828 |
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Print version: Paarlberg, Robert L. Food politics. New York : Oxford University Press, 2010 9780195389609 (DLC) 2009038334 (OCoLC)437186828 |
| ISBN |
9780199745425 (electronic book) |
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0199745420 (electronic book) |
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9780195389609 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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0195389603 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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9780195389593 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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019538959X (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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