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Food Activism: Agency, Democracy And Economy,Used
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Across The Globe, People Are Challenging The Agroindustrial Food System And Its Exploitation Of People And Resources, Reduction Of Local Food Varieties, And Negative Health Consequences. In This Collection Leading International Anthropologists Explore Food Activism Across The Globe To Show How People Speak To, Negotiate, Or Cope With Power Through Food.Who Are The Actors Of Food Activism And What Forms Of Agency Do They Enact? What Kinds Of Economy, Exchanges, And Market Relations Do They Practice And Promote? How Are They Organized And What Are Their Scales Of Political Action And Power Relations? Each Chapter Explores Why And How People Choose Food As A Means Of Forging Social And Economic Justice, Covering Diverse Forms Of Food Activism From Individual Acts By Consumers Or Producers To Organized Social Groups Or Movements. The Case Studies Embrace A Wide Geographical Spectrum Including Cuba, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Mexico, Italy, Canada, France, Colombia, Japan, And The Usa.This Is The First Book To Examine Food Activism In Diverse Local, National, And Transnational Settings, Making It Essential Reading For Students And Scholars In Anthropology And Other Fields Interested In Food, Economy, Politics And Social Change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Food Activism: Agency, Democracy and Economy'? A: The book explores global food activism, examining how people challenge the agro-industrial food system, highlighting issues of exploitation, local food variety reduction, and health concerns.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Food Activism: Agency, Democracy and Economy' is Carole Counihan.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 30, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is essential reading for students and scholars in anthropology and related fields interested in food, economy, politics, and social change.
- Q: What geographical areas does the book cover in its case studies? A: The book includes case studies from Cuba, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Mexico, Italy, Canada, France, Colombia, Japan, and the USA.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the chapters of the book? A: The chapters discuss the actors of food activism, forms of agency, economic practices, market relations, and the scales of political action.
- Q: Are there any specific examples of food activism mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book covers diverse forms of food activism, from individual consumer actions to organized social groups and movements.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to understand how food serves as a means to promote social and economic justice and the various ways people engage in food activism.