Anthropocene Ecologies of Food: Notes from the Global South

Anthropocene Ecologies of Food explores cross-cultural aspects of food production, culinary practices, and their ecological underpinnings in India, focusing on the implications of global food production within the geographical and cultural context of India. It employs an ecocritical framework to connect food with the land, physical and virtual communities, and interrogates the meanings and implications of the Anthropocene.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Anthropocene Ecologies of Food delves into a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted cultural dimensions of food production, culinary traditions, and their ecological foundations. The authors establish connections between humans and the global food production process, highlighting the profound implications these processes hold within the geographical and cultural context of India.

In each chapter, the authors analyze and critique existing agricultural and food practices, as well as representations of food aspects through various media, such as film, literature, and new media. They specifically address the omission of analyses focused on the Global South in the field of Anthropocene ecologies of food, rectifying this imbalance.

This unique volume employs an ecocritical framework that intertwines food with the land, physical and virtual communities, and the book itself. It critically interrogates the meanings and consequences of the Anthropocene era.

Through its comprehensive exploration, Anthropocene Ecologies of Food offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between culture, food systems, and the environment. It sheds light on the diverse ways in which food shapes and is shaped by cultural practices, societal norms, and ecological challenges. The book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the multifaceted dimensions of food production, consumption, and their ecological implications in the Anthropocene era.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032254012