Sociology of Food and Agriculture

Name: Sociology of Food and Agriculture
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ISBN: 9780415698580

ISBN-10: 0415698588

ISBN-13: 9780415698580

Edition: 2012

Authors: Michael Carolan

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This book provides an introductory textbook on the sociology of food and agriculture, suitable for students with little or no background in sociology. It is therefore aimed at undergraduate students of sociology, and graduate students of several disciplines including agriculture and food studies. There has been a growing number of such courses, as interest has increased in topics such as globalization of the agri-food system, including the role of multinationals, food security and food safety. The author starts by looking at the recent development of agriculture under capitalism and neo-liberal regimes and the transformation of farming from a small-scale, family-run business to a…

Book details

List price: $34.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 3/12/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 322
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes


Acknowledgments



Introduction



Global food economy



The changing structure of agriculture: Theoretical debates and empirical trends



Understanding the food system: Past, present and future



Malnutrition: Hidden and visible



Community, culture, and knowledge



Community, labor, and peasantries



Food and culture



Agrobiocultural diversity and knowledge transfer



Food security and the environment



How much is enough?



Agroecosystems and the nature of "natures"



Food, agriculture, and the environment



Alternatives



Alternative agrofood networks



Avoiding the "traps" in agrifood studies



Looking back … and forward


Index