FST 610 - Culture and Politics of Meat

Institution:

Chatham University

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Description:

Meat is one of the most prized and problematic aspects of our food system. It is one of the key issues in environmental degradation through agriculture, but it is also the most celebrated component of new sustainable food initiatives. Large scale meat consumption can signal either a rise or decline in overall global health. This course will examine the culture, politics, history, and contemporary debates about the production and consumption of animals by humans.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

FST610

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Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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