Food Ethics: The Basics

Name: Food Ethics: The Basics
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415836432
Price: 224.0 NZD
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By Ronald L. Sandler

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Food Ethics: The Basics is an accessible introduction to the ethical challenges surrounding food production and consumption. It covers key questions such as whether it is ethical to eat animals, the moral implications of locally sourced versus global foods, the responsibility of affluent nations to reduce global hunger, the acceptance of bioengineered foods, and the role governments should play in food safety and public health. The book uses real-world examples and extensive data to explore these topics impartially.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in philosophy, ethics, agriculture, and food policy, as well as anyone wanting to understand the moral complexities behind everyday food choices.

Food Ethics: The Basics is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the ethical dimensions of the production and eating of food. It offers an impartial exploration of the most important aspects of key ethical questions relating to food.

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Food Ethics: The Basics is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the ethical dimensions of the production and consumption of food. It offers an impartial exploration of the most prominent ethical questions relating to food and agriculture including:

• Should we eat animals?

• Are locally produced foods ethically superior to globally sourced foods?

• Do people in affluent nations have a responsibility to help reduce global hunger?

• Should we embrace bioengineered foods?

• What should be the role of government in promoting food safety and public health?

Using extensive data and real world examples, as well as providing suggestions for further reading, Food Ethics: The Basics is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in the ethics of food.

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