Handbook of Food Security and Society

Edited by Martin Caraher, Emeritus Professor of Food and Health Policy, City, University of London, UK, John Coveney, Professor of Global Food, Culture and Health, Flinders University, Australia and Mickey Chopra, Global Solutions Lead for Service Delivery, Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice, The World Bank, US

Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have drawn the subject of food security firmly into the public eye. This timely Handbook examines and responds to this pertinent topic, offering calculated solutions to food insecurity. Exploring an international range of perspectives surrounding food security, it illustrates clear links between food and broader social welfare policy and economic determinants.

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‘Hunger is both a shame and a crime, especially when there are means to avoid it. Over the last few decades, there has been little progress in overcoming food insecurity in the world. There is no doubt that it is possible to feed everyone without depleting the planet''s resources. What needs to be done? This Handbook provides answers and therefore it is an essential read. Offering a fundamental contribution to help us understand the dilemmas of food issues today, it is a book that will illuminate academic debates, public policy making and stakeholder reflections.’
– Sergio Schneider, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

‘What a fantastic and accessible tomb of rich, conceptual insights on this crucial topic. Featuring an incredible line-up of international researchers and activists, this Handbook is a timely, comprehensive collection providing a critical, yet pragmatic, overview of food insecurity. It transcends diverse conceptions, cultures and theories, encompassing the scope of research, practice and policy solutions to tackle this intractable issue. An excellent and very accessible pedagogic guide, suitable for educators, researchers, activists or citizens, all working tirelessly to promote food justice, fairness and equity within our food system.’
– Clare Pettinger, University of Plymouth, UK

‘This Handbook argues convincingly that ending hunger means far more than providing food to those in need. It means transforming society to one that is more equitable, socially as well as economically. The chapters here are a rich source of data, analysis, and inspiration about how to work towards that transformation - and the sooner, the better.’
– Marion Nestle, New York University, US

‘It is my pleasure to endorse the Handbook of Food Security and Society. Edited by international experts and with valuable contributions from leading researchers and practitioners in their fields, it provides critical analyses of relevant topics with examples of practice necessary to promote food security within and across societies.’
– Mark Lawrence, Deakin University, Australia