Food Culture, Consumption and Society by Paolo Corvo (English) Paperback Book

Description: Food Culture, Consumption and Society by Paolo Corvo This book analyses how consumer food choices have undergone profound changes in the context of the economic crisis, including the rediscovery of local products and the diffusion of multi-ethnic food. Corvo argues that a new ecological relationship between food and the environment is needed to reduce food problems such as food waste and obesity. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book analyses how consumer food choices have undergone profound changes in the context of the economic crisis, including the rediscovery of local products and the diffusion of multi-ethnic food. Corvo argues that a new ecological relationship between food and the environment is needed to reduce food problems such as food waste and obesity. Author Biography Paolo Corvo is Director of the Sociology Laboratory at the University of Gastronomic Sciences, Italy. His research interests include food and consumption, sustainable and enogastronomic tourism, local territorial development, quality of life and happiness. Table of Contents 1. Introduction2. Food culture and Society3. Crisis and theories of food consumption4. Problematics of food5. Food, Environment and Quality of life Feature Combines anthropology, psychology, economics, philosophy, history and sociology to present an holistic approach to analysing food Explores the interaction among individuals, civil society and institutions to understand various social dynamics and possible developments Takes into account cultural, traditional and historical differences to consider a varying human experience of food and consumption Details ISBN1349561002 Author Paolo Corvo Language English ISBN-10 1349561002 ISBN-13 9781349561001 Format Paperback Pages 169 Edition 1st Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 394.12 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-01-14 UK Release Date 2019-01-14 AU Release Date 2019-01-14 NZ Release Date 2019-01-14 Illustrations IX, 169 p. Edition Description 1st ed. 2015 Alternative 9781137398161 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126571514;

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