What’s causing rising food prices? Can farmers meet increasing demands for food? Is fair trade labeling helping small farmers in developing countries? Do factory farms threaten public health?
Issues for Debate in Food Politics and Policy, a new addition to CQ Press’s proven series of readers based on selections from CQ Researcher, takes up these and other compelling questions. With up-to-date coverage of twelve global and domestic food debates, each selection shows students how policy is made and implemented and incorporates voices from key players in food politics. CQ Researcher articles are extensively researched and include current analysis as well as substantial background information. Essays include a pro/con box, chronology, bibliography, photos, charts, graphs, and maps - and are sure to inspire lively classroom discussion.