A sociology of food & nutrition : the social appetite / edited by John Germov & Lauren Williams. - Fourth edition. - Victoria : Oxford University Press, 2017. - xv, 293 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm

Previous edition: 2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

'A Sociology of Food & Nutrition' explores the socio-cultural, political, economic and philosophical facts influencing food production, distribution and consumption. The text encourages students to question, reflect and apply their understanding of health and nutrition. The fourth edition explores current trends in the sociological study of food including alcohol consumption and production, world hunger and food labelling.

9780190304676 (pbk.) : £75.00


Food--Social aspects.
Food habits.
Food and Drink.