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The True Cost Of FoodStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionWhere does the food we eat come from? What are the working conditions like for people who form part of the supply chain for the world's food industry? This book looks at the impact our food choices have on our lives and on the environment - both in terms of what we eat and the food we waste. It asks how we can improve our lives and those of others with the things we buy. Author descriptionKatie Dicker is a writer and editor who has worked in publishing for over 15 years. She has a degree in politics and philosophy and specialises in children's educational publishing. Table of contentsIntroduction Growing greed A modern trend Major players Out on the town Working life THe workforce My story Living on the edge Dangerous lives Trade rules Looking after number one Global action Making the change Law-makers Fighting for fairness The price of chocolate Are you what you eat? Looking to the future A fairer world Glossary Index |