The Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policy

NOTE EDITORE

The Political Economy of Diet and Health continues the exploration of food systems theory begun in the author's previous publications. It presents a critical exposition of food systems theory and analyses the existing approaches to food consumption. Subjects include: * resolving the diet paradox * the impact of the EU * the lack of policy in the UK * an exploration of the 'diseases of affluence'.

SOMMARIO

1 Introduction and overview 2 Resolving the diet paradox 3 The political economy of eating disorders 4 Digesting the food and information systems 5 Agricultural support and diet 6 Whither food policy?

AUTORE

Ben Fine is Professor of Economics and Director 01 the Centre for Economic Policy tor Sourh Africa ar rhe School of Orienral and Aft-iccul Studies) University of London.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415862479
• Collana: Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy
• Dimensioni: 8.5 x 5.5 in Ø 0.50 lb
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 176