| Synopsis: |
This three-volume work examines all facets of the modern U.S. food system, including the nation's most important food and agriculture laws, the political forces that shape modern food policy, and the food production trends that are directly impacting the lives of every American family. * Examines a breadth of contemporary food controversies and offers diverse viewpoints on them, placing these perspectives fairly into a broader historical context * Presents a multidisciplinary approach to the subject of food that highlights related issues in transportation, business, diet and nutrition, public health, the environment, and public policy * Includes primary documents that illuminate important laws, policies, and perspectives on the environmental, public health, and economic impact of food * Provides readers with the latest information about food controversies as well as extensive resources for further study on major food controversies |