ANTH 208 - Food Politics in America

Institution:

Vanderbilt University

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Description:

The cultural, social, political, and economic contexts of the contemporary food system. Issues of health and nutrition. Land use, ecological relations, food chains, and links to climate change. Ethics of food production, distribution, and consumption. Agricultural policy, immigration, work conditions, animal welfare, and local economies. Roles of citizens and consumers. Rise of movements seeking sustainable alternatives.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vanderbilt.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 322-7311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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