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The Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policy Ben Fine

The Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policy By Ben Fine

The Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policy by Ben Fine


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Summary

This book presents a critical exposition of food systems theory and analyses the existing approaches to food consumption. Subjects discussed include the impact of the EU, lack of policy in the UK and resolving the diet paradox.

The Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policy Summary

The Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policy by Ben Fine

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'.

The Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policy 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

About Ben Fine

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?

Additional information

NPB9780415163668
9780415163668
0415163668
The Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policy by Ben Fine
New
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1998-10-01
176
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