Society and Food

The current course aims to analyze the significance of food in modern society and agro-food system in general. Using sociological theories, along with empirical examples, the course seeks to provide an answer to the following critical question: “How is the future of humanity shaped in terms of the future of food?” In addition, the course describes the current state of alimentation as well as of the agrofood system, while it discusses new methods of rebuilding the relationship between the society and the food system. In particular, the course critically approaches new ways of food provisioning, reconsidering simultaneously the relationship between the city and agriculture/food. Particular emphasis is placed on local food, which constitutes the focus of interest of everyday conversation and public policy formulation.

Objectives

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Prerequisites

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Syllabus

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