Thinking Through Food

Thinking Through Food
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Publisher : Broadview Press
Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 9781460406472
ISBN-13 : 1460406478
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Book Synopsis Thinking Through Food by : Alexandra Plakias

Download or read book Thinking Through Food written by Alexandra Plakias and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a wide-ranging yet concise introduction to the many philosophical issues surrounding food production and consumption. It begins with discussions of the metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics of food, then moves on to debates about the ethics of eating animals, the environmental impacts of food production, and the role of technology in our food supply, before concluding with discussions of food access, health, and justice. Throughout, the author draws on cross-disciplinary research to engage with historical debates and current events.


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