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Food Policy: Integrating Health, Environment And Society,Used
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For Over Half A Century, Food Policy Has Mapped A Path For Progress Based Upon A Belief That The Right Mix Of Investment, Scientific Input, And Human Skills Could Unleash A Surge In Productive Capacity Which Would Resolve Humanity'S Foodrelated Health And Welfare Problems. It Assumed That More Food Would Yield Greater Health And Happiness By Driving Down Prices, Increasing Availability, And Feeding More Mouths. In The 21St Century, This Policy Mix Is Quietly Becoming Unstuck. In A World Marred By Obesity Alongside Malnutrition, Climate Change Alongside Fuel And Energy Crises, Water Stress Alongside More Mouths To Feed, And Social Inequalities Alongside Unprecedented Accumulation Of Wealth, The Old Rubric Of Food Policy Needs Reevaluation. This Book Explores The Enormity Of What The New Policy Mix Must Address, Taking The Approach That Food Policy Must Be Inextricably Linked With Public With Public Health, Environmental Damage, And Social Inequalities To Be Effective.Written By Three Authors With Differing Backgrounds, One In Political Science, Another In Environmental Health And Health Promotion, And The Third In Social Psychology, This Book Reflects The Myriad Of Perspectives Essential To A Comprehensive View Of Modern Food Policy. It Attempts To Make Sense Of What Is Meant By Food Policy; Explores Whether The Term Has Any Currency In Current Policy Discourse, Assesses Whether Current Policies Help Or Hinder What Happens; Judges Whether Consensus Can Triumph In The Face Of Competing Bids For Understanding; Looks At All Levels Of Governance, Across The Range Of Actors In The Food System, From Companies And The State To Civil Society And Science; Considers What Direction Food Policies Are Taking, Not Jsut In The Uk, But Internationally; Assesse Who (And What) Gains Or Loses In The Making Of These Food Policies; And Identifies A Modern Framework For Judging How Good Or Limited Processes Of Policy Making Are.This Book Provides A Major Comprehensive Review Of Current And Past Food Policy, Thinking And Proposing The Need For What The Authors Call An Ecological Public Health Approach To Food Policy. Nothing Less Will Be Fit For The 21St Century.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures nine point one inches in length, zero point eight inches in width, and nine point four one inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains three hundred thirty-six pages, offering an in-depth exploration of food policy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book use? A: This book is published in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: What is the main focus of this book? A: The main focus is on integrating health, environment, and society within food policy, exploring modern challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Tim Lang, who brings expertise in public health and food policy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals? A: Yes, this book is suitable for professionals in public health, environmental policy, and social sciences.
- Q: Can anyone read this book? A: Yes, anyone interested in food policy, health, and societal issues can benefit from this book.
- Q: How does this book approach food policy? A: The book takes an ecological public health approach, emphasizing the interconnections between food policy and various social factors.
- Q: Does this book discuss international food policies? A: Yes, it discusses food policies not just in the UK, but also internationally.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Themes include malnutrition, obesity, climate change, and social inequalities in food systems.
- Q: What is the return policy for this book? A: Typically, books can be returned within thirty days of purchase if they are in new condition.
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- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and damage.
- Q: Is there an electronic version of this book? A: Yes, an electronic version may be available through various online retailers.
- Q: Can I gift this book? A: Yes, this book makes an excellent gift for anyone interested in health and food policy.