| Edition |
1st ed |
| Descript |
xi, 321 p. ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"A Participant Media guide"--Cover |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-307) and index |
| Contents |
Reforming fast food nation: a conversation with Eric Schlosser -- Exploring the corporate powers behind the food we eat: the making of Food, Inc / by Robert Kenner -- Organics-healthy food, and so much more / by Gary Hirshberg -- Food, science, and the challenge of world hunger-who will control the future? / by Peter Pringle -- The ethanol scam: burning food to make motor fuel / by Robert Bryce -- The climate crisis at the end of your fork / by Anna Lappe -- Cheap food: workers pay the price / by Arturo Rodriguez with Alexa Delwiche and Sheheryar Kaoosji -- The financial crisis and world hunger / by Muhammad Yunus -- Why bother? / by Michael Pollan -- Declare your independence / by Joel Salatin -- Eating made simple / by Marion Nestle -- Improving kids' nutrition: an action tool kit for parents and citizens / by the Center for Science in the Public Interest -- Produce to the people: a prescription for health / by Preston Maring |
| Summary |
Presents a series of critical essays on the food industry in the United States, discussing food safety, childhood obesity, the improvement of nutrition for children,and the impact of industrialization and global warming on food production |
| Subject |
Food industry and trade -- United States
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| Alt Author |
Weber, Karl, 1953-
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| ISBN |
1586486942 |
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