Reconnecting consumers, producers, and food : exploring alternatives / Moya Kneafsey ... [et al.]. - Oxford : Berg, 2008. - x, 208 p. : ill., maps - Cultures of consumption series, 1744-5876 . - Cultures of consumption series,. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Presents analysis of alternatives to various models of food provision. This book offers insights into the identities, motives and practices of individuals engaged in reconnecting producers, consumers and food. It provides evidence to support the construction of a sustainable and equitable food system. Reconnecting Consumers, Producers and Food presents a detailed and empirically grounded analysis of alternatives to current models of food provision. The book offers insights into the identities, motives and practices of individuals engaged in reconnecting producers, consumers and food. Arguing for a critical revaluation of the meanings of choice and convenience, Reconnecting Consumers, Producers and Food provides evidence to support the construction of a more sustainable and equitable food system which is built on the relationships between people, communities and their environments.




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Food supply.
Food consumption.
Sustainable living.