(Ebook) A Sociology of Food and Nutrition, 4th ed: The social appetite by John Germov, Lauren Williams ISBN 9780190304676, 0190304677

(Ebook) A Sociology of Food and Nutrition, 4th ed: The social appetite by John Germov, Lauren Williams ISBN 9780190304676, 0190304677

A Sociology of Food and Nutrition: The Social Appetite explores the socio-cultural, political, economic and philosophical facts influencing food production, distribution and consumption. This interdisciplinary text encourages students to question, reflect and apply their understanding of health and nutrition.
The fourth edition explores current trends in the sociological study of food including alcohol consumption and production, world hunger and food labelling.
Features:
New chapters reflecting current trends:
Chapter 3: Food Insecurity in Australian Households: From Charity to Entitlement
Chapter 6: Food Labelling: An Information Battlefield
Chapter 7: ‘Cheaper and More Plentiful than in England’: A History of Australian Food
Chapter 12: A Historical Sociology of Wine
Chapter 13: The Social Appetite for Alcohol
The expert author team systematically covers a wide range of topics prevalent in food and nutrition.
The most comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of food and nutrition on the market.