From Jicama to Jackfruit
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From Jicama to Jackfruit

The Global Political Economy of Food

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From Jicama to Jackfruit

The Global Political Economy of Food

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About This Book

What did you have for breakfast? Did you ever stop to think about the people and steps involved with how your banana or cereal got on your plate? Nearly everyone is a part of the global food system, yet few people are aware of how it operates. Kimberly A. Weir starts by evaluating how we are connected with spice farmers, cocoa bean growers, soybean producers, tomato pickers, and tuna fishers not only gives insight into where we fit in the global food chain, but also offers a unique way to understand the aspects and concepts of the global political economy. The book begins by figuring out where readers fit in the global food chain, looking at what affects eating habits and choices, and situating these factors in a global context. From Jicama to Jackfruit provides that insight in abundance.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2015
ISBN
9781317259435
Edition
1
Topic
Politics & International Relations
Subtopic
Politics
Index
Politics & International Relations

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Preface and Acknowledgments
  8. Chapter 1 Food and You: The Evolution of Abundance
  9. Chapter 2 The Food Chain: The Political and Economic Nature of Food
  10. Chapter 3 Spices: The Evolution of the International Monetary System
  11. Chapter 4 Cocoa Beans: Global Trade and Labor
  12. Chapter 5 Soy: Multinational Corporations and Global Food Production
  13. Chapter 6 Tomatoes: Immigration and the Global Food Supply
  14. Chapter 7 Tuna: The Global Environment
  15. Chapter 8 Food for Thought: The Export-Driven Global Food System
  16. Notes
  17. Selected Bibliography
  18. Index
  19. About the Author