About the book
How does the industrialization of food objectify humanity and dissociate us from nature? In Food Fight, a global panel of researchers and activists lay bare the devastating histories and current realities of weaponized food. They engage with the role of colonialism in the destruction of Indigenous foodways, the representation of \"Coca-Cola Colonialism\" in Indian literature and film, the intersection of law and the deforestation of the Amazon for cattle farming in Brazil, connections between food and theology in the Himalayas, and readings of the Bible from a Moana perspective. Each contribution offers a unique point of view on the various ways that food interacts with politics, theology, history, and religion, illuminating how what we eat is always more than just calories.
Editions of Food Fight
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- ISBN 9780829800722
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How does the industrialization of food objectify humanity and dissociate us from nature? In Food Fight, a global panel of researchers and activists lay bare the devastating histories and current realities of weaponized food. They engage with the role of colonialism in the destruction of Indigenous foodways, the representation of \"Coca-Cola Colonialism\" in Indian literature and film, the intersection of law and the deforestation of the Amazon for cattle farming in Brazil, connections between food and theology in the Himalayas, and readings of the Bible from a Moana perspective. Each contribution offers a unique point of view on the various ways that food interacts with politics, theology, history, and religion, illuminating how what we eat is always more than just calories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Food Fight about?
How does the industrialization of food objectify humanity and dissociate us from nature? In Food Fight, a global panel of researchers and activists lay bare the devastating histories and current realities of weaponized food. They engage with the role of colonialism in the destruction of Indigenous foodways, the representation of \"Coca-Cola Colonialism\" in Indian literature and film, the intersection of law and the deforestation of the Amazon for cattle farming in Brazil, connections between food and theology in the Himalayas, and readings of the Bible from a Moana perspective. Each contribution offers a unique point of view on the various ways that food interacts with politics, theology, history, and religion, illuminating how what we eat is always more than just calories.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Food Fight?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > The environment > Social impact of environmental issues
Where can I read a sample of Food Fight?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780829800722
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Food Fight?
Miguel A. De La Torre
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Food Fight is available as pdf(ISBN 9780829800722)
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