Download or read book Critical Food Issues: Society, culture, and ethics written by Laurel E. Phoenix and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These volumes examine 31 crucial areas of concern, from soil degradation, depletion of water for irrigation, and loss of biodiversity to declining rural livelihoods, hunger and obesity, unjust farm labor practices, and farm animal mistreatment. Volume 1 focuses on bioenvironmental topics and volume 2 has a sociocultural focus. Experts review the current state of research on specific problems, then identify strategies for confronting those problems that balance sustainable agrifood systems with environmental stewardship, healthy people, and equitable communities.