Sustainable Agri-food Systems: Case Studies in Transitions Towards Sustainability from France and Brazil

Claire Lamine's book examines social science approaches to sustainability transitions in agri-food systems, focusing on France and Brazil. It explores pathways of transition, connections between agriculture, food, environment, and health, and social equity issues. It adopts a comparative perspective to explore the translation of agroecology into government programmes and governance modes in these countries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Claire Lamine's book, "Sustainability Transitions in Agri-Food Systems: A Critical Survey of Social Science Approaches," offers a comprehensive examination of social science perspectives on sustainability transitions in agri-food systems. Drawing on in-depth case studies from France and Brazil, Lamine explores the diverse pathways of transition across multiple levels, from the farm to farmers' networks and food chains to the territorial scale of regions. She also delves into the efforts made by those involved in the agricultural world to create new connections between agriculture, food, environment, and health, while also considering social equity issues. The book adopts a comparative perspective to explore the translation of agroecology into government programmes and the specific modes of governance involved in France and Brazil, two countries that pioneer in implementing agroecology but differ in visions and context. By providing new options for understanding the complex issue of agri-food transitions, Lamine's book will make a significant impact for those studying food systems, geography, sociology, politics, and agriculture.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350327610