The market-leading interdisciplinary exploration of food and its essential place in our society by Canadian and international scholars. Critical Perspectives in Food Studies is a compelling examination of the shifting interpretations, perspectives, challenges, governance issues, and future visions that shape the study of food and food issues in Canada and around the world. With new chapters on a diverse range of current food-related issues, this third edition continues to bring students original contributions by Canadian scholars that will inspire readers to consider the varied and complex means by which we bring food to the table.

Bringing together original contributions by Canadian scholars from various disciplinary backgrounds, Critical Perspectives in Food Studies, Third Edition introduces students to the shifting interpretations, perspectives, challenges, governance issues, and future visions that shape the study of food and food issues in Canada and around the world.

[Critical Perspectives in Food Studies] presents useful theory, application, and statistics.... It's clear that the editors of this volume are knowledgeable and passionate about the subject area. This is one of the most thorough, contemporary critical food studies texts I've seen."