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The Basics

Food Ethics: The Basics

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Food The Basics is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the ethical dimensions of the production and consumption of food. It offers an impartial exploration of the most prominent ethical questions relating to food and agriculture • Should we eat animals? • Are locally produced foods ethically superior to globally sourced foods? • Do people in affluent nations have a responsibility to help reduce global hunger? • Should we embrace bioengineered foods? • What should be the role of government in promoting food safety and public health? Using extensive data and real world examples, as well as providing suggestions for further reading, Food The Basics is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in the ethics of food.

216 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 2014

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May 29, 2016
Very informative book. Takes many arguments into account and covers the important aspects. Didn't read every single page since a lot of it was repetitive to me.
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July 6, 2025
Very nice book. would like to read again. it would be nice to read some books about ethics.
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