Anthropology of Food :The Social Dynamics of Food Security
Anthropology of Food :The Social Dynamics of Food Security
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Published:
24 June, 1999
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Description
In this new book, Pottier provides an incisive account of food production and famine in the world today. Drawing on the work of anthropologists and other sources, he offers a wide-ranging account of the methods used to produce and distribute food in a variety of cultural and historical contexts, from India to sub-Saharan Africa.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780745615349 |
| ISBN10 | 0745615341 |
| Number Of Pages | 240 |
| Item Weight | 372 g |
| Product Dimensions | 152 x 229 x 17 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"The Anthropology of Food is an impressive survey and discussion of recent anthropological research on the lack of fit between the lived realities of those who suffer food shortages and the perceptions of interested policy makers. It is also an excellent appraisal of the relevant literature. This book will certainly be highly recommended reading on postgraduate courses in anthropology, development studies, human nutrition, human geography and public policy."
—Jeremy MacClancy, Oxford Brookes University
"This well-intentioned volume highlights what local contextual analysis by anthropologists can contribute to food-policy design, implementation and evaluation ... Anthropologists are already producing more and better studies about the diverse household and community impacts of development discourses and decision-making ... Pottier's work adds significantly to these efforts."
—European Journal of Development Research
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Author's Bio
Johan Pottier is Senior Lecturer in Anthropology at SOAS.