A Sociology of Food and Nutrition (4^th Ed.) The Social Appetite

A Sociology of Food and Nutrition: The Social Appetite explores the socio-cultural, political, economic and philosophical facts influencing food production, distribution and consumption. This interdisciplinary text encourages students to question, reflect and apply their understanding of health and nutrition. The fourth edition explores current trends in the sociological study of food including alcohol consumption and production, world hunger and food labelling.

John Germov, Professor of Sociology and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle Lauren Williams, Professor and Head of Nutrition and Dietetics, Griffith University