Food Insecurity by William D Schanbacher

Food Insecurity by William D Schanbacher

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Food Insecurity by William D Schanbacher

This comprehensive and authoritative one-stop resource examines the issue of food insecurity in the United States, including the various economic, social, political, and cultural factors that drive the problem.

Social welfare agencies, schools, food banks, and other organizations have all put forth efforts to combat food insecurity, but it remains a serious risk for millions of poor Americans today. Food Insecurity: A Reference Handbook examines the reasons why food insecurity remains such a longstanding problem in American society.

Beginning with a history of food insecurity from the country's origins to the present day, the book also delves into the problems and controversies related to food insecurity, such as urban food deserts, substance abuse impacts, nutrition education, and income inequality. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of food insecurity in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. The book’s Perspectives chapter presents a broad range of voices on various facets of food insecurity, providing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the coverage and expertise of the authors.

Food Insecurity is a significant contribution to the study of food systems and social inequality in the United StatesBy way of combining historical analysis, diverse perspectives, and rigorous data, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the causes and consequences of food insecurity … [A]n essential resource for anyone committed to building more equitable and sustainable food systems. * Agriculture and Human Values *

William D. Schanbacher is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.


Whitney Fung Uy is a Research Scientist at the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact (CNHI), USA and a PhD graduate from the University of South Florida College of Public Health.

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ISBN 13 9781440878398
ISBN 10 1440878390
Title Food Insecurity
Author William D Schanbacher
Series Contemporary World Issues
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2023-12-14
Number of pages 440
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