TY - BOOK AU - Marsden,Terry AU - Flynn,Andrew AU - Harrison,Michelle TI - Consuming interests: the social provision of foods T2 - Consumption and space SN - 9780203980149 (ebook) PY - 2000/// CY - London PB - UCL KW - Food industry and trade KW - Food law and legislation KW - Food consumption KW - Nutrition policy KW - Industry KW - ukslc KW - Geography KW - thema KW - Human geography KW - lcsh N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-212) and index; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - This text focuses on the social dimensions of food production, distribution and retailing, reinforcing the idea that British retailing can only maintain its position through political and social activities in state and market structures; Combining theory, research and policy Consuming Interests provides a topical interdisciplinary exploration into the nature of food provision, policy and regulation. The book provides a detailed examination of corporate retailers, state agencies and consumer organisations involved in the food sector. The analysis explores questions including: * what can the public expect from the state* what limits are there on state action* what are the most appropriate balancesbetween public and private interests in the provision of 'quality' foods UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9780203980149 ER -