From Jicama to Jackfruit: The Global Political Economy of Food

ISBN-13: 9781594519307 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 222 str.

Kimberly Weir

Opis

What did you have for breakfast? Did you ever stop to think about the people and steps involved with how your banana or cereal got on your plate? Nearly everyone is a part of the global food system, yet few people are aware of how it operates. Kimberly A. Weir starts by evaluating how we are connected with spice farmers, cocoa bean growers, soybean producers, tomato pickers, and tuna fishers not only gives insight into where we fit in the global food chain, but also offers a unique way to understand the aspects and concepts of the global political economy. The book begins by figuring out where readers fit in the global food chain, looking at what affects eating habits and choices, and situating these factors in a global context. From Jicama to Jackfruit provides that insight in abundance.

Spis treści

1 Food and You: The Evolution of Abundance 2 The Food Chain: The Political and Economic Nature of Food 3 Spices: The Evolution of the International Monetary System 4 Cocoa Beans: Global Trade and Labor 5 Soybeans: Multinational Corporations and Emerging Economies 6 Tomatoes: International Migration and Labor 7 Tuna: The Global Environment 8 Food for Thought: The Export-Driven Global Food System

O autorze

Weir, Kimberly A.