Carolan, Michael.

The sociology of food and agriculture / Michael Carolan. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2012. - xii, 317 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction The changing structure of agriculture : theoretical debates and empirical trends Understanding the food system : past, present and future Malnutrition : hidden and visible Community, labor, and peasantries Food and culture Agro-biocultural diversity and knowledge transfer How much is enough? Agro-ecosystems and the nature of "natures" Food, agriculture and the environment Alternative agro-food networks Avoiding the "traps" in agrifood studies Looking back and forward.

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Agriculture--History.
Agriculture--Social aspects--History.
Food--Social aspects--History.

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