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Book 2003

Food Politics

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Publisher
University of California Press
Language
English
Published
2003
  • Consumer issues
  • Cultural studies
  • Dietetics & nutrition
  • Public Affairs & Administration
  • Social Science
  • Sociology
  • USA
  • Political Science

Synopsis: How does the food industry influence what we eat and, therefore, our health? What are the food industry's marketing methods and what is its relationship to the political system? What can be said about its use of political power to achieve profit goals? A bold, unprecedented behind-the-scenes expose of one of America's biggest and most powerful industries.