Critical Perspectives in Food Studies - Softcover

"This book provides an introduction to the breadth of Canadian food studies, a deepening interdisciplinary field, and offers students critical analysis and insight into the most pressing issues facing our food systems. This book is a key text for introducing students to Food Studies." --Barbara Parker, Lakehead University "It reflect[s] the current state of the discipline and more: it is a trend setter." --Frehiwot Tesfaye, York University

Bringing together original contributions by Canadian scholars from various disciplinary backgrounds, Critical Perspectives in Food Studies introduces students to the shifting interpretations, perspectives, challenges, governance issues, and future visions that shape the study of food and food issues in Canada and around the world.

Offering the most up-to-date overview of the field, this second edition incorporates new chapters on a range of current food-related issues, including food security, farm animal welfare, genetically modified crops, sustainability, and alternative food systems.