Kulturstudier: mad og samfund

This book provides a comprehensive overview of ¿societal deception¿ - how and why people are deceived and led to believe fake news. Coherently blending critical political economy and sociology, the author provocatively examines how corporations, political parties, the media, think tanks and assorted 'influencers' seek to manipulate public opinion to achieve their goals. This book spans an array of contemporary topics and issues not normally tackled by a single writer ¿ the media, genetic engineering, fast food, environmental pollution, climate change, economic inequality, political manipulations, sports, and religion. While critical in subject matter, and replete with easily accessible and reliable sources, this book is highly readable and entertaining for the general as well as academic audience interested in current global issues.

'I laughed and cried a little, reading the book with Pam's voice in my head. A true inspiration on every level as a memoir and, as only Pam can, tells us all what we need to do' - ANGELA HARTNETT OBEA FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARWhen world-class chef Pam first opened Inver, her restaurant on the shores of Loch Fyne, she set out to discover what makes 'modern Scottish food' - or if it even existed. This book traces Pam's journey to answer that question and in doing so reveals what we can all gather from our culinary heritage. Part memoir, part manifesto on the future of feeding the world and a feminist critique of the food business, it documents the difficult early days of her now multiple award-winning restaurant, reflecting on how the immersive experience of 'destination restaurants' can both help and hinder our understanding of wider land and food culture.From the soil to the kitchen, Between Two Waters interrogates the influences on what we eat: capitalism, colonialism and gender, as well as our own personal and cultural histories. Yet it also captures with real heart all that the dinner table has to offer us: sustenance, both physical and imaginative, challenges and adventure and, most importantly, communion with others.More than anything, it is a blisteringly original work from one of the world's most innovative thinkers about food, sustainability and landscape.

Gastronomiens spor i den danske samfund. (O. G. Mouritsen, red.) Et festskrift og en debatbog udgivet i anledning af Det Danske Gastronomiske Akademis 60-års jubilæum (1964-2024).Mad er på alles tunger, når den smages, debatteres og tilberedes. Over de seneste 60 år er gastronomien gået fra at være noget, som eliten talte om i forbindelse med finere madlavning, til at sætte Danmarks restauranter på verdenskortet og blive en motor for nødvendige ændringer i samfundet, når det gælder fødevareproduktion, forbrug af fødevarer og tilberedning af mad og måltider med respekt for mennesker og klode.Denne bog kaster lys over nogle af de spor, gastronomien har sat i det danske samfund over de sidste seks årtier set fra mange forskellige synsvinkler. Lyskasterne er tyve personer med interesse for gastronomi. De giver hver deres bud på, hvordan gastronomien fremover vil sætte præg på det danske samfund og dets udvikling. Bogen henvender sig til læsere med interesse for den mad, vi spiser, og for hvordan mad, smag, måltider, madkultur, madlavning, madhåndværk, maddannelse og fødevareproduktion er helt centrale elementer i alle menneskers hverdag og har betydning for, hvordan vi ønsker at indrette vores samfund nu og i fremtiden. Bogen indeholder bidrag fra Martin Marchman Andersen, Rasmus Bredahl, Louise Beck Brønnum, Helle Brønnum Carlsen, Katja Seerup Clausen, Anna Marie Fisker, Asmus Gamdrup, Susanne Højlund, Jan Krag Jacobsen, Kirsten Rohde Jensen, René Langdahl Jørgensen, Anne Kofoed, Jens Kondrup, Jonatan Leer, Claus Meyer, Ole G. Mouritsen, Caroline Nyvang, Kirsten Agnete Skovsby, Nicholas Symes og Claus Tingstrøm.

This book connects clinical sociology to the food justice movement through gardens in incarcerated settings. Situated within the larger food justice movement, the authors highlight the shortcomings of the global food system and the inequalities produced by the lack of adequate nutrition, particularly in the context of marginalized populations, such as those in carceral institutions. The book provides an up-to-date overview of horticulture programs in different incarcerated settings in the US, including prisons and community correction units, and provides in-depth discussion on innovative best-practice models. It also features a detailed analysis of an ongoing multi-site research project on gardening in incarcerated settings for women at local, state, and federal levels. Unlike other literature on prison and jail horticulture, this book contextualizes gardening in incarcerated settings with critical historical analysis, presenting the theoretical background to sociological action research projects. Serving as a starting point for establishing gardening as an evidence-based practice in prisons and jails, it is essential reading for researchers and practitioners of clinical sociology and social work, criminologists, prison and corrective institution administrators, and citizen groups interested in therapeutic gardening and alternatives to industrial prison food.

The book offers a multi-scale, epistemically diverse, and sense-making perspectives on the food system. The book argues that sustainable food system transformation is a complex proposition that can better thrive upon the inclusion of consumer perspectives. The book brings together scholarly works of critical scholars and practitioners who bring to bear the uniqueness of places, cultures, histories and interactions in the milieu of food.

Improving Agricultural Impact: Empowering INGOs to Establish and Enhance Their Food Security Programs is a transformative resource designed to equip international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) with the tools, strategies, and insights necessary to improve food security in developing communities. With a strong emphasis on practicality and impact, this comprehensive guide navigates through the complexities of designing, implementing, and managing agricultural development programs that yield meaningful results.Examining the core aspects of successful INGO-led agricultural development, this book presents a holistic framework that empowers communities to achieve lasting transformation. From crafting a clear mission statement to establishing outcome-driven goals, every step is meticulously outlined to ensure that the program's purpose remains steadfast and impactful. The Logic Model approach serves as the foundation, facilitating systematic planning and strategic alignment that resonates with both local contexts and overarching objectives.Written by the international agriculture experts at IDEA, their extensive experience in international development unveils a wealth of insights and practical methodologies that underline the importance of community engagement and stakeholder buy-in. Grounded in real world experiences and data-driven insights, the guide illustrates how strategic planning, innovative tactics, and well-defined activities synergize to build local capacity, enhance livelihoods, and foster community resilience. This manual guides readers through the nuanced process of creating an effective exit strategy, ensuring that the positive changes catalyzed by the program are sustained beyond its conclusion."Improving Agricultural Impact" transcends theoretical discourse by providing practical templates, case studies, and step-by-step guides that INGOs can apply in diverse contexts. It demonstrates how strategic choices impact outcomes, encourages adaptive learning, and embraces innovation as a catalyst for progress. With a robust emphasis on sustainability and impact assessment, this book serves as a trusted companion for INGOs seeking to make a meaningful difference in agricultural communities. Whether you are a seasoned development professional or a newcomer to the field, "Improving Agricultural Impact" provides an actionable roadmap for igniting positive change and fostering prosperous agricultural communities worldwide.

Poverty and Food Insecurity in Africa: The Voice of the Voiceless is an insightful book on the true financial state of Africa and how it has affected the food security of Africans. The author, Dr. Tarla, grew up in the North-West Province of Cameroon with parents who were experienced farmers. He had personal knowledge of how his father's business prospered and how they lived comfortably until economic troubles and food poverty struck all of Africa.This book provides a thorough discussion of the ideas of food security, food insecurity, and food sovereignty. It also covers the production limiting factors and the three pillars of food security in Africa: availability, access, stability, and utilization. Biofuel, water, and oil have a significant impact on food production costs. If these three resources are properly managed, the price of food might even go down. Another method of addressing food insecurity is to properly use genetic engineering in plant cultivation. Africa must look within itself and take specific steps to exploit its resources to combat poverty and food insecurity.

'There is no author whose books I look forward to more' BILL GATESIn this ambitious, myth-busting book, leading scientist and internationally bestselling author Vaclav Smil investigates many of the burning questions facing the world today:Why are some of the world's biggest food producers also the countries with the most undernourished populations?Why is food waste a colossal 1,000kcal per person daily, and how can we solve that?Could we all go vegan and be healthy? Should we?How will we feed the ballooning population without killing the planet?How Food Really Works shows how we misunderstand the essentials of where our food really comes from, how our dietary requirements shape us, and why this impacts our planet in drastic ways. Ultimately, this data-based, rigorously researched guide explains how we will survive and thrive long into the future.'There is perhaps no other academic who paints pictures with numbers like Smil' GUARDIAN

Imagine carrying meals with you as you parachute into a war zone. Or trying to stay well fed while building the pyramids. People have always found ways to work together to put a meal on the table. What Do We Eat? is a delicious celebration of human creativity and cooperation, wrapped up in bite-sized slices of history, with a look at what scientists and inventors are cooking for the future.

"An invitation to pivot how we address hunger in America, rooted in the personal, political, and spiritual work critical to making change"--

Die Jahre 2007/2008 brachten eine Preiskrise für Agrarprodukte und Nahrungsmittel, wie seit Jahrzehnten nicht mehr bekannt. Weltweit litten bis zu 115 Mio. Menschen zusätzlich Hunger. Unerhört war, dass die Krise im Vorfeld unerkannt blieb: Produktion und Verbrauch wurden wie in den Vorjahren angemessen prognostiziert, nicht aber die Preisspitzen und die Volatilität. Das Buch untersucht die Zusammenhänge, die zu dieser Preisekrise führten sowie auch die Gründe, warum deren Ursachen so lange unerkannt blieben.Während in der Wissenschaft, in der Politikberatung und in den Medien ganz überwiegend ¿realwirtschaftliche¿ Faktoren von Störungen bei Angebot und Nachfrage (unzureichende Ernten in einzelnen Ländern, geringe Bevorratung, Biosprit-Boom, Nachfrageerhöhung v.a. in Asien) diskutiert wurden, lassen sich diese Argumente leicht dekonstruieren. Weder einzeln noch im Zusammenwirken können realwirtschaftliche Faktoren die Höhe und v.a. die Volatilität der Preise auch nur annähernd erklären.Dem gegenüber beklagen langjährige Akteure auf den Terminmärkten das zunehmende Auftreten neuer Akteure, die gewaltige Finanzvolumen einsetzen. Sie nutzen Terminbörsen für Rohstoffe ¿ darunter Agrarrohstoffe ¿ zur Absicherung ihrer Anlagen in anderen Märkten, da sich die Werte bei Rohstoffen angeblich gegenläufig zu anderen Anlageklassen bewegen. Zudem scheint es bei Terminkontrakten auf Rohstoffe eine Strategie zu geben, wie sich risikoarm verlässliche Renditen erzielen lassen.Eine unrühmliche Rolle kommt langjährig ausgewiesenen Vertretern der Wissenschaft zu: Sie legen theoretisch und empirisch dar, dass Spekulation auf den Terminmärkten ganz überwiegend keine signifikant (negative) Rolle bei den Preisentwicklungen zuzumessen ist. Diese Sichtweise setzt sich in den Internationalen Organisationen durch. Lediglich der Untersuchungsausschuss des US-Senats folgt den Einwänden der Praktiker, die auf folgende Sachverhalte verweisen: Die Wissenschaft nutzt eine völlig unangemessene Datenbasis, die nicht geeignet ist, übermäßige Spekulation aufzudecken. Sie setzt zur Analyse methodische Werkzeuge ein, die gerade bei hoher Volatilität der Preise unangemessen sind. Sie nutzten Theorien, die nur in idealen (theoretischen) Umgebungen Erklärungsgehalt bieten und in der Praxis keinerlei Relevanz besitzen.

This book presents and discusses some of the problems that are increasingly emerging today in our relationship with food as well as in our style of eating and drinking. The first three chapters focuses on issues concerning eating, and on our relationship with what we can eat. The fourth chapter deals with the act of drinking, with our relationship with water, and discusses justice aspects in the use of water. The main idea is that the acts of eating and drinking are to be understood as relationships, i.e. as a way human beings relate to other beings. As such, they can be performed ethically well or badly. Therefore, an ethics of eating and of drinking should be developed. Not only the book highlights some key ethical problems associated with the act of eating and drinking, yet it also describes some ethically sustainable solutions to them. It ends with a list of reflections, which are intended to guide our choices in the relations with food and drinks with a normative approach. Mainly written for university students and researchers in the field of applied ethics, this book will also offer an inspiring reading to a wider audience of academics and professionals.

For fans of Michael Pollan and Anthony Bourdain, this “surprising, flavorsome tour of ancient cuisines” (Kirkus STARRED)—from Neolithic bread to ancient Roman fish sauce—reveals why reviving the foods of the past is the key to saving the future.“A fascinating look at the people who are keeping these ancient food traditions alive against the odds, while offering a rough roadmap toward a more sustainable food ecosystem.”—EaterMany of us are worried (or at least we should be) about the impacts of globalization, pollution, and biotechnology on our diets. Whether it's monoculture crops, hormone-fed beef, or high-fructose corn syrup, industrially-produced foods have troubling consequences for us and the planet. But as culinary diversity diminishes, many people are looking to a surprising place to safeguard the future: into the past.The Lost Supper explores an idea that is quickly spreading among restaurateurs, food producers, scientists, and gastronomes around the world: that the key to healthy and sustainable eating lies not in looking forward, but in looking back to the foods that have sustained us through our half-million-year existence as a species.Acclaimed author Taras Grescoe introduces readers to the surprising and forgotten flavors whose revival is captivating food-lovers around the world: ancient sourdough bread last baked by Egyptian pharaohs; raw-milk farmhouse cheese from critically endangered British dairy cattle; ham from Spanish pata negra pigs that have been foraging on acorns on a secluded island since before the United States was a nation; and olive oil from wild olive trees uniquely capable of resisting quickly evolving pests and modern pathogens.From Ancient Roman fish sauce to Aztec caviar to the long-thought-extinct silphium, The Lost Supper is a deep dive into the latest frontier of global gastronomy—the archaeology of taste. Through vivid writing, history, and first-hand culinary experience, Grescoe sets out a provocative case: in order to save these foods, he argues, we've got to eat them.Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

"The story of factory farmers, rescued farm animals, and rural communities standing up to big corporations and constructing their own new world that will change the way we eat"--

Unlock a groundbreaking approach to refining your gardening prowess. Unveil the secrets behind amplifying crop yields and enhancing plant health.Are you ready to uncover the latent secrets residing within your plants?Ever longed for a more environmentally friendly method of growing plants? Then, delve into the pages ahead! Within the book "Electroculture for Beginners" lies the perfect solution for you. This comprehensive guide will introduce you to the innovative realm of electroculture, transforming your gardening journey into a more rewarding experience. Discover how to create an optimal electrical environment that fosters plant growth, unleashing the full genetic potential of your cultivated plants. Bid farewell to withered plants and crops that fall short of expectations! Experience the advantages of accelerated seed germination, robust root development, improved nutrient uptake, and heightened resistance to pests and diseases. Your plants will amaze you and impress friends, neighbors, and visitors alike. This book will enlighten you on:- Electroculture Fundamentals- Electricity's Role in Nature- Working Principles of Electroculture- Soil Science Insights- Electrical Properties of Various Soils- Soil Electrochemistry- Tools for Electro Culture Gardening- Step-by-Step Guidance on Establishing an Electro Culture Garden- DIY Exploration Yet, electroculture isn't solely for seasoned gardeners and horticulturists. "Electroculture" extends this pioneering method to all gardeners, designed specifically to simplify the initiation into electroculture gardening for novices. Regardless of your gardening space's size-whether it's a cozy balcony garden or an expansive backyard-you can elevate your gardening efforts through the power of electroculture.

The British know nothing about Botswana because it seldom gets a mention in the press; and because it's 'simply not interesting'. So says Alfred Dube, Botswana's High Commissioner in London. As a generalisation, he may be right. But turn the coin and realise that many thousands of people in Britain, with no direct contact with this country, owe their knowledge of it to a single person, Naomi Mitchison, its one time, self appointed, prolific publicist and unofficial ambassador.Articles rarely appear in the British press today for the simple reason that Naomi is in her mid 90s and no longer provides them. Unsurprisingly, no one of equivalent abilities and interests has stepped forward to fill her shoes. Perhaps they realised what little value the government placed on Naomi's earlier efforts. She may have been an irritant to many. But how many of the newly independent states of Africa had a friend like her? Someone who had the contacts, the ability and the motivation to argue a point, paint an image or present a human need. -- Sandy Grant, 1995

With almost seven hundred articles included in this series, it is not surprising to learn that political thinking, anecdote, frustration and reflection appear across the spectrum and therefore are not exclusive to this volume.Those brought together here - dating from as early as 1923 in Fascist Italy, through more than 60 years, to the lack of women in the U.K Parliament - show an underlying belief which educates and informs much of her other writing.This volume also contains the full text of The Moral Basic of Politics, originally published separately in 1938, on the eve of World War II.

16 CUBANERE, DRØMME OG OPSKRIFTEN PÅ DERES LIVRET For mange er et rynket ansigt af en gammel kvinde med en cigar i munden synonymt med Cuba. Eller de gamle amerikanske biler foran pastelfarvede bygninger. Vi kender alle de billeder, blandet med et billede af Che, men er dette virkelig Cuba i dag? ”A taste of Cuba: Faces, dreams and recipes” er en fotobog med portrætter af 16 cubanere, der giver et anderledes billede af Cuba; et land som fik internet i 2010, men stadig er et land, der er helt sit eget.KVINDELIG EVENTYRER I VOKSEN ALDER Birgitte Røddik er en dansk portrætfotograf som bor og arbejder i København, men som 56-årig besluttede sig for at følge ungdomsdrømmen om at krydse et ocean. Det lykkedes hende at finde en sejlbåd og besætning som ville være med på rejsen, og hun gennemførte sit eventyr ved at sejle på tværs af Atlanterhavet til Cuba.Under Birgitte Røddiks ophold på Cuba har hun med sit Hasselblad kamera ved hånden og rygsæk på ryggen undersøgt den cubanske kultur, deres selvforståelse, drømme og cubansk gastronomi. Coffeetable-bogen indeholder interviews og portrætfotos af 16 inspirerende cubanere, samt opskrifter på lokale retter og drinks.

"From his 66-year farm, food, and family experience, Joel Salatin explains why thousands of Americans are selling their urban homes, cashing out retirement funds, and heading to the country. ... For food security, health, and satisfaction, homesteads offer a haven of hope and help when much seems hopeless and helpless. While fear motivates people to change, only faith sustains. This book offers multiple reasons for modern homestead living. Some are: Secure, stable, safe food. Healthy, happy children. Superior immune function. Community and connections. Meaningful work. Creation stewardship immersion"--

"A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients. It examines our millennia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods--from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat-- with the help of ... illustrations and tales from all over the world. Food is the cornerstone of daily life, culture, and even religion. Staples like bread, beans, and cereal crops are part of our culinary history and are used in many different ways around the world"--

Har du nogensinde tænkt over, hvordan den mad vi spiser, og hvordan vi spiser den, påvirker vores hverdag? Både bevidst og ubevidst spiller mad og det at spise en stor rolle i vores liv. Denne bog giver dig en dybere forståelse for madens og ikke mindst spisningens betydning nu og tilbage til de første cirkler om de første bål.Når vi spiser, er det en oplevelse. Uanset om det gælder et storslået arrangement, eller om det er en hurtig snack på farten. Vi kan kalde det en spiseoplevelse. For mange er det synonymt med madens smag. Men smagen er langt fra det eneste forhold, som har indflydelse på oplevelsen. Det handler i høj grad også om tid, sted, stemning, timing, sult, relationer og meget mere.Dette er ikke en kogebog. Det er en spisebog med gode råd, teori, kulturhistorie og madsociologi til alle, der gerne vil vide mere om, hvordan og hvad man kan bruge mad og måltider til. Både privat og professionelt. Bogen indeholder viden og rejser spørgsmål til læseren, fortæller historier fra virkeligheden og hverdagen og giver konkrete eksempler på, hvordan vores forhold til mad og det at spise kan ændre sig gennem relationer, rum, erfaringer, viden og fortællinger.Om forfatterneMikkel Jacobsen er Ph.d. i madsociologi og lektor ved Københavns Professionshøjskole, hvor han bl.a. forsker og underviser i mad og måltider. Mikkel Jacobsen har tidligere arbejdet i Københavns Madhus, i Madkulturen og været gæsteforsker ved UC Berkeley.Simon Milwertz Philipsen er kok, eddikebrygger og underviser i mad. Efter at have lært madhåndværk og fået kærlighed til råvarerne på nogle af de bedste restauranter i Danmark og Sydfrankrig, begyndte han at dele sin passion med andre. Via sin virksomhed, Simons Kogeskole, har han arbejdet sammen med mange inspirerende mennesker, der beskæftiger sig med mad. Han har været dommer for kantineprisen, optrådt i tv, deltaget i forskningsprojekter og trænet køkkenpersonale i mere smag. Målet med denne bog er at nå ud til endnu flere.E-bogen er lavet i fixed format

In March 2018, 40,000 farmers, overwhelmingly Adivasis, marched 182 kilometres from Nashik to Mumbai, across hill and dale, in blistering heat. Mostly barefoot, some with bleeding feet, these farmers had converged on the megapolis under the banner of the All-India Kisan Sabha to berate their government for its many betrayals of their demands. The farmers won the hearts and sympathies of an often apathetic and unsympathetic urban population which was moved by their heroism, dignity, and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. While the Kisan Long March is relatively better known, the long history of organizing that preceded it is not. For instance, most people outside Maharashtra are not aware of a historic strike by farmers the previous summer. Nor are most aware of the long history of kisan struggles in Maharashtra, going back over a century. Farmers on the Move is a rare and valuable account of the dogged, persevering, and creative tactics and strategy that went into organizing kisans. Full of ups and downs, hopes and heartbreaks, it is a moving story of human tenacity and the triumph of the spirit.

This unique volume gives insight into the science of slaughter with in-depth discussion of neural communication and the welfare aspects of pre-slaughter handling and slaughter of livestock. The concepts of conscious perception, unconsciousness, stunning, slaughter and death are discussed to provide readers with an understanding of the different events that lead to the conversion of animals into carcasses and subsequently into meat. This accessible work is an excellent resource for learning about welfare issues of different techniques, as it includes historical aspects of religious and conventional slaughter with a focus on the developments around technologies. It comprises the advent of mechanical slaughter in the form of poleaxes to present day use of sophisticated stunning equipment.Moreover, the author covers key aspects of halal meat production and discusses the politics of religious slaughter with an emphasis on the increasing number of anti-halal movements across Europe, America and others. The slaughter of animals for consumption by people of faith is economically significant and has led to a race for market share by multinational retail enterprises. However, there are also ethical and political aspects of religious slaughter which have always divided opinion.The topic of this book provides an important link to the disciplines of animal welfare research, the meat industry and the food business. Scientists, students, as well as government agencies, veterinarians and professionals in food processing and slaughter technology manufacturing will find this an important account. Simplified summaries and practical notes make this reference highly readable.

"The hidden history of an economic and cultural catastrophe that is threatening our very food supply-the disappearance of the American farmer"--

"Inspired by the effective altruism movement, The Impactful Vegan teaches readers how to audit their impact and follow methods that have been scrutinized, evaluated, and determined to do the most good for animals"--

Hog Wash documents the decade-long effort of a group of international collaborators to 'solve' the waste problem from industrial animal farming which poisons lakes, rivers, and streams.

The definitive case for radically rethinking humanity's relationship with other animals - for the good of us all. 'The book that had the most impact on me' JANE GOODALL'Probably the single most influential document in the history of ... animal welfare' GUARDIANIn 1975, Animal Liberation started a global movement when it uncovered the abuse of animals in factory farms and laboratories and showed these horrific practices to be morally indefensible. In the decades since, science has vindicated Peter Singer's arguments about animal sentience, plant-based diets have become mainstream and his landmark book has changed millions of minds. And yet, for animals, the situation has grown worse.Fully rewritten for the twenty-first century, Animal Liberation Now reveals these new developments and refines its arguments to address the pressing problems of today, including the impact of meat consumption on the climate emergency and the spread of lethal new viruses. A book of galvanising power and importance, it shows that the need to radically rethink our relationship with animals is more pressing than ever.'Will motivate a new generation of readers who are resolutely committed to creating a just society for all' JOAQUIN PHOENIX'The indispensable foundational text for the movement, new and updated' J. M. COETZEE'One the most important books of the last 100 years' ECOLOGIST