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Food fight : from plunder and profit to people and planet

by Stuart Gillespie

This book traces the evolution of the global food system, examining how corporate power and policy failures have driven obesity and climate change, whilst showcasing citizen-led movements successfully organising to build a healthier, more sustainable future.

Accession 28691 ISBN 9781837260430 Publisher Canongate
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