Food & Society - Principles and Paradoxes

This third edition of a popular text provides a comprehensive perspective on the cultural and social complexities of food practices and the current food system, highlighting the paradoxes of food and engaging readers with intriguing case studies and activities. Updated to reflect new scholarly insights into social media, social movements, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the book blends concepts and empirical accounts to address the central issues of culture, structure, and social inequality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2022
Publisher: Polity Press

This captivating third edition of the widely acclaimed text delves into the intricate tapestry of cultural and social dynamics surrounding food practices and the contemporary food system. Drawing upon insights from the diverse realm of food studies, the book captivates readers' curiosity by unveiling the paradoxical nature of food, where it simultaneously embodies individual and social aspects, showcases both distinction and conformity, and, in the modern era, appears to originate from myriad sources yet remains elusive in its specific origins.

The chapters commence with intriguing case studies, each serving as a springboard for exploration. These case studies are followed by comprehensive resource lists and engaging activities, fostering a deeper understanding of the topics at hand. The chapters encompass a wide range of subjects, including identity, restaurants and food media, health, marketing, industrialization, global food, surplus and scarcity, and social change.

To ensure currency and relevance, this edition incorporates recent scholarly insights into the evolving role of food in social media, social movements, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout, the book seamlessly blends conceptual frameworks with empirical accounts, addressing the core concerns of culture, structure, and social inequality.

Crafted in a lively and accessible style, this book serves as an unparalleled and comprehensive introduction to the captivating realm of social life, offering students a comprehensive and multifaceted perspective on the complexities of food practices and the food system.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 154 x 229 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509542246