The sociology of food and agriculture / / Michael Carolan

• Autore: Carolan Michael
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2012
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (325 p.)
• Disciplina: 635
• Soggetto topico: Agriculture - History; Agriculture - Social aspects - History; Food - Social aspects - History
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 1. Introduction -- 2. The changing structure of agriculture : theoretical debates and empirical trends -- 3. Understanding the food system : past, present and future -- 4. Malnutrition : hidden and visible -- 5. Community, labor, and peasantries -- 6. Food and culture -- 7. Agrobiocultural diversity and knowledge transfer -- 8. How much is enough? -- 9. Agroecosystems and the nature of "natures" -- 10. Food, agriculture, and the environment -- 11. Alternative agrofood networks -- 12. Avoiding the "traps" in agrifood studies -- 13. Looking back.and forward.
• Sommario/riassunto: As interest has increased in topics such as the globalization of the agrifood system, food security, and food safety, the subjects of food and agriculture are making their way into a growing number of courses in disciplines within the social sciences and the humanities, like sociology and food studies. This book is an introductory textbook aimed at undergraduate students, and is suitable for those with little or no background in sociology. 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 globalized system. The consequent changes in rural employment and role of multinationals in controlling markets are described. Topics such as the global hunger and obesity challenges, GM foods, and international trade and subsidies are assessed as part of the world food economy. The second section of the book focuses on community impacts, food and culture, and diversity. Later chapters examine topics such as food security, alternative and social movements, food sovereignty, local versus global, and fair trade. All chapters include learning objectives and recommendations for further reading to aid student learning.
• Titolo autorizzato: The sociology of food and agriculture
• ISBN: 1-136-48817-0; 0-203-13679-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910818218503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Earthscan food and agriculture.