Refashioning Nature

Food, Ecology and Culture

David Goodman author Michael Redclift author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:12th Sep '91

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This insightful text examines the relationship between food systems and environmental challenges, highlighting the importance of sustainability in modern society. Refashioning Nature provides a comprehensive analysis.

In Refashioning Nature, the authors delve into the intricate relationship between food and the environment, examining how cultivation and consumption shape human experience. They argue that food serves as a critical link to our natural surroundings, highlighting how our dietary choices reflect broader societal trends and concerns. The text navigates the tension between political economy and sustainability, revealing how these seemingly opposing forces influence our food systems.

Goodman and Redclift explore the complexities of modern food culture, addressing how societal obsessions with eating habits—whether overindulgence or restriction—mirror deeper issues of identity and preference. The book offers a cross-disciplinary approach, drawing from various fields to present a comprehensive view of food, agriculture, and environmental issues. This integration of knowledge allows for a richer understanding of how our diets impact not only personal health but also global challenges.

The authors further connect dietary changes to critical issues in developing nations, such as food insecurity, malnutrition, and environmental degradation. By linking these concerns, Refashioning Nature encourages readers to reflect on the broader implications of their food choices and the importance of sustainable practices in addressing the pressing problems facing our world today.

`David Goodman and Michael Redclift avoid simple cause-and-effect arguments in recounting this unsavoury tale of transformations in nature ... This is an ... impressive and depressing contribution to the political economy of food.' - New Statesman and Society

`Refashioning Nature ought to be eagerly read in a culture that is obsessed with food.' - Social History

ISBN: 9780415067027

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

298 pages