The Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policy / Edition 1

by Ben Fine

Overview

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'.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415163668
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/01/1998
Series:	Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy , #24
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1600L (what's this?)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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?

Editorial Reviews

'Students of food-systems theory, eating disorders, as well as agricultural policy can dip into selected chapters to get a sense of the 'state of debate' in each of these subareas' - G. Yasmeen, University of British Columbia, Environment and Planning C

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