Anthropology of Food: The Social Dynamics of Food SecurityISBN: 978-0-7456-1534-9
Paperback
240 pages
June 1999, Polity
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'The Anthropology of Food is an impressive survey and
discussion of recent anthropological research on the lack of fit
between the lived realities of those who suffer food shortages and
the perceptions of interested policy makers. It is also an
excellent appraisal of the relevant literature. This book will
certainly be highly recommended reading on postgraduate courses in
anthropology, development studies, human nutrition, human geography
and public policy.' Jeremy MacClancy, Oxford Brookes
University
'This well-intentioned volume highlights what local contextual analysis by anthropologists can contribute to food-policy design, implementation and evaluation ... Anthropologists are already producing more and better studies about the diverse household and community impacts of development discourses and decision-making ... Pottier's work adds significantly to these efforts.' European Journal of Development Research