(3 units). This course examines the cultures, economics, and politics of food and food systems and the complex relationships among all involved actors. Topics covered will include the socio-cultural constructions of food; consumer movements; food production and distribution systems and development policies; alternative trade initiatives; food security and food sovereignty; producer organizations and transnational agrarian movements. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: 54 university course units including 9 units in ANT.
(3 units). This course examines the cultures, economics, and politics of food and food systems and the complex relationships among all involved actors. Topics covered will include the socio-cultural constructions of food; consumer movements; food production and distribution systems and development policies; alternative trade initiatives; food security and food sovereignty; producer organizations and transnational agrarian movements. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: 54 university course units including 9 units in ANT.