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Nutritional Anthropology: Biocultural Perspectives on Food and Nutrition

Full title: Nutritional Anthropology: Biocultural Perspectives on Food and Nutrition
ISBN: 9780199738144
ISBN 10: 0199738149
Authors: Pelto, Gretel H. Goodman, Alan H. Dufour, Edited by Darna L.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Edition: 2
Num. pages: 544
Binding: Paperback
Language: en
Published on: 2012

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Synopsis

Revised For The First Time In Ten Years, The Second Edition Of Nutritional Anthropology: Biocultural Perspectives On Food And Nutrition Continues To Blend Biological And Cultural Approaches To This Dynamic Discipline. While This Revision Maintains The Format And Philosophy That Grounded Thefirst Edition, The Text Has Been Revamped And Revitalized With New And Updated Readings, Sections, Introductions, And Pedagogical Materials That Cover The Current Global Food Trade And Persistent Problems Of Hunger In Equal Measure.unlike Any Other Book On The Market, Nutritional Anthropology Fuses Issues Past And Present, Local And Global, And Biological And Cultural In Order To Give Students A Comprehensive Foundation In Food And Nutrition.new To This Edition- Seven Original Essays Written Specifically For This Book- Completely Revised Sets Of Readings, Section Introductions, And Pedagogical Material- Maps Showing The Locations Of Case Studies- A New Section, Looking For Solutions, Helps Students Solve Issues Relating To Food And Nutrition