Let's Ask Marion - What You Need to Know About Politics of Food, Nutrition, Health

"There is no one better to ask than Marion, who is the leading guide in intelligent, unbiased, independent advice on eating, and has been for decades."--Mark Bittman, author of How to Cook EverythingLet's Ask Marion is a savvy and insightful question-and-answer collection that showcases the expertise of food politics powerhouse Marion Nestle in exchanges with environmental advocate Kerry Trueman. These informative essays show us how to advocate for food systems that are healthier for people and the planet, moving from the politics of personal dietary choices, to community food issues, and finally to matters that affect global food systems. Nestle has been thinking, writing, and teaching about food systems for decades, and her impact is unparalleled. Let's Ask Marion provides an accessible survey of her opinions and conclusions for anyone curious about the individual, social, and global politics of food.

Product details

• Authors: Marion Nestle, Marion Trueman Nestle, Nestle Marion, Kerry Trueman
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9780520343238
• ISBN: 978-0-520-34323-8
• No. of pages: 216
• Dimensions: 108 mm x 159 mm x 20 mm
• Series: California Studies in Food and Culture
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; MEDICAL / General, COOKING / Health & Healing / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, Health & wholefood cookery, COOKING / Specific Ingredients / Natural Foods, LAW / Medical Law & Legislation, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Diets, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Weight Loss, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Cultural Policy, Popular medicine & health, Diets & dieting, Food & society, Diets and dieting, nutrition, Health and wholefood cookery, Agriculture and farming, AGRICULTURE & FARMING, Central / national / federal government policies, Popular medicine and health, Cultural studies: food and society, Medicolegal issues, Central government policies