Contemporary Food Studies: Economy, Culture and Politics Ser.: Concentration ...

Name: Contemporary Food Studies: Economy, Culture and Politics Ser.: Concentration ...
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Discover who truly controls what we eat with "Concentration and Power in the Food System". This revised edition delves into how dominant corporations, from supermarkets to seed companies, wield significant influence over contemporary food systems. It analyzes their strategies for reshaping society, particularly impacting vulnerable groups like recent immigrants, ethnic minorities, and those with lower socioeconomic status. While highlighting the power of large firms, the book also explores the growing opposition, including microbreweries and seed-saving networks, and how these movements encourage positive changes. Updated to reflect recent developments and broad political economic forces, this edition also examines the potential of rapidly changing technologies like Big Data and automation to either reinforce or challenge corporate power. Key Features: * Explores corporate control in the food system. * Analyzes strategies of dominant food industry firms. * Discusses the impact on vulnerable societal groups. * Examines opposition movements and their influence. * Includes updated information on recent developments and technologies. Product Summary: Concentration and Power in the Food System, Revised Edition by Philip H. Howard, Paperback, English version, 232 pages, ISBN 9781350183070.