Trust in food: a comparative and institutional analysis
Auteur :
Kjaernes, U. / Harvey, M. / Warde, A.
Éditeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN :
9781137352392
Date de publication :
30 janv. 2007
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The BSE epidemic, GM foods, avian flu, the growth of supermarkets and the crisis in obesity have shaken consumer trust in food. Uncovering surprising differences between countries, Trust in Food examines this and challenges the idea of the consumer as a sovereign individual, demonstrating how consumption is institutionalized within society.