Food politics : what everyone needs to know /
Paarlberg, Robert L.
This book reflects the latest developments and research on today's global food landscape, including biofuels, the international food market, food aid, obesity, food retailing, urban agriculture, and food safety. The second edition also features an expanded discussion of the links between water, climate change, and food, as well as farming and the environment. New chapters look at livestock, meat and fish and the future of food politics. Paarlberg's book challenges myths and critiques more than a few of today's fashionable beliefs about farming and food.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An overview of food politics -- Food production and population growth -- The politics of high food prices -- The politics of chronic hunger and famine -- Food aid and agricultural development assistance -- The green revolution controversy -- The politics of obesity -- The politics of farm subsidies and trade -- Farming, the environment, climate change, and water -- Livestock, meat, and fish -- Agribusiness, supermarkets, and fast food -- Organic local food -- Food safety and genetically engineered foods -- Who governs the world food system -- The future of food politics.
This book reflects the latest developments and research on today's global food landscape, including biofuels, the international food market, food aid, obesity, food retailing, urban agriculture, and food safety. The second edition also features an expanded discussion of the links between water, climate change, and food, as well as farming and the environment. New chapters look at livestock, meat and fish and the future of food politics. Paarlberg's book challenges myths and critiques more than a few of today's fashionable beliefs about farming and food.
Agriculture and state.
Food supply.
Food
Nutrition policy.