Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition of The Sociology of
Food and Agriculture provides a cutting-edge, comprehensive
introduction to the study of food and society.
The book begins by examining the food economy, with chapters focusing on
foodscapes, the financialization of food, and a new chapter dedicated to
food and nutrition (in)security. In Part II, the book addresses
community and culture. While some books only look at the
interrelationships between food and culture, this section problematizes
the food system from the standpoint of marginalized bodies. It contains
chapters focusing on agricultural and food labor and the peasantries,
topics which are often overlooked, and gender, ethnicity, and poverty.
Part III examines food and the environment, with chapters addressing
important topics such as agro-ecosystems, food justice, sustainable
food, and agriculture and food sovereignty. The final part focuses on
food futures and includes a brand-new chapter on sustainable diets and
ethical consumption. The book concludes by showcasing how we can rethink
food production and consumption in a way that can help heal social,
political, and cultural divisions. All chapters draw on international
case studies and include learning objectives, suggested discussion
questions, and recommendations for further reading to aid student
learning.
The Sociology of Food and Agriculture is perfect for students of food
studies, including food justice, food and nutrition security,
sustainable diets, food sovereignty, environmental sociology,
agriculture, and cultural studies.
