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For God, Country, and Coca-Cola
Basic Books 2013; US$ 21.99Now fully updated, the classic account of how a bottle of sweetened caramel-colored soda water became synonymous with American capitalism more...
Malay Fishermen
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 49.95The social, political and economic impact of the decline of the old colonial powers in Africa, India and the Middle East are still key areas of scholarly research and debate. Based on careful social observation and empirical research, the titles in The Sociology of Development set of the International Library of Sociology explore the tension between... more...
Food Security
Wiley 2013; US$ 69.95Throughout history, human societies have struggled to ensure that all people have access to sufficient food to lead active and healthy lives. Despite great global effort, events of the early 21st century clearly demonstrate that food remains a pressing challenge which has significant implications for security. In this book, Bryan McDonald explores... more...
The Summer of Beer and Whiskey
PublicAffairs 2013; US$ 26.99Chris von der Ahe knew next to nothing about base¬ball when he risked his life?s savings to found the franchise that would become the St. Louis Cardinals. Yet the German-born beer garden proprietor would become one of the most important?and funniest?figures in the game?s history. Von der Ahe picked up the team for one reason?to sell more beer. Then... more...
Food and Environment II
WIT Press 2013; US$ 234.00This book includes papers presented at the second international conference convened to discuss these challenges. Topics include Impact of food production and food processing on the environment; Contamination of food; Food processing issues; Food production and climate change; Transportation problems; Traceability; Food characterisation; Pharmaceuticals... more...
Where Am I Eating An Adventure Through the Global Food Economy
Wiley 2013; US$ 24.95Bridges the gap between global farmers and fishermen and American consumers America now imports twice as much food as it did a decade ago. What does this increased reliance on imported food mean for the people around the globe who produce our food? Kelsey Timmerman set out on a global quest to meet the farmers and fisherman who grow and catch our... more...
China's Disappearing Countryside
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2013; US$ 99.95This book examines the linkages between land tenure, development and governance in the context of Chinas development transformation. Drawing on empirical studies, it advocates the exploration of innovative land tenure systems that address the wider determinants: institutions, power, politics and social development. The book takes a paradigm shift... more...
Feeding Frenzy
Profile 2013; US$ 20.78Feeding Frenzy traces the history of the global food system and reveals the underlying causes of recent turmoil in food markets. Supplies are running short, prices keep spiking and the media is full of talk of a 'world food crisis'. Food-producing countries are banning exports even if this means starving their neighbours. Governments and corporations... more...
Climate-resilient horticulture
Springer 2013; US$ 149.99Climate change, a global phenomenon, has attracted scientists to contribute in anticipatory research to mitigate adverse impacts, which are more important for horticulture, considering that the scenario is in the midst of revolution, reaching the production level of 250 million tonnes in India. Impacts of climate variability have, invariably, profound... more...
Consuming Interests
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 75.95Combining theory, research and policy Consuming Interests provides a topical interdisciplinary exploration into the nature of food provision, policy and regulation. The book provides a detailed examination of corporate retailers, state agencies and consumer organisations involved in the food sector. The analysis explores questions including:... more...









