How the World Eats: A Global Food Philosophy - Julian Baggini

How we live is shaped by how we eat. You can see this in the vastly different approaches to growing, preparing and eating food in the world, such as the hunter-gatherer Hadza in Tanzania whose sustainable lifestyle is under threat in a crowded planet, or Western societies whose food is farmed or bred in vast intensive enterprises. And most of us now rely on a complex global food web of production, distribution, consumption and disposal, which is contending with unprecedented challenges. 

The need for a better understanding of how we feed ourselves has never been more urgent. In this wide-ranging and definitive book, philosopher Julian Baggini expertly delves into the best and worst food practices in a huge array of different societies, past and present. His exploration takes him from farming methods, cultured meat, GM and astronaut food, to the ethics and health of ultra-processed food and aquaculture, as he takes a forensic look at the effectiveness of our food governance, the difficulties of food wastage and the effects of commodification.

Extracting essential principles to guide how we eat in the future, How the World Eats advocates for a pluralistic, humane, resourceful and equitable global food philosophy, so we can build a food system fit for the twenty-first century and beyond. 

Reveiws:

'Baggini balances insightful, rational analysis of our disastrous food system with inspiring examples of people who are working to make it better. How the World Eats brings a cool compress to our feverish world, and leaves us hopeful for a cure' - Pen Vogler, author of Stuffed

' A refreshingly balanced and nuanced survey of the complexities and realities of food today. Baggini explores the global reach of what we eat and weighs up competing voices to give clarity of thinking amongst the clamour and crises' - Hattie Ellis, author of What to Eat

'Julian expertly takes the reader on a wonderful journey and exploration through philosophy, culture and gastronomy across the globe. A must-read for anyone passionate about food, culture and connections' - Dr Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor's Kitchen

'A profound and important book about our broken food system and how we might fix it. Baggini treats a thorny and complex issue with balance, clarity and a leavening wit' - Ned Palmer, author of A Cheesemonger's History of the British Isles

'Drawing on his wide range of knowledge on political economy, food science, and climate science, [Baggini] provides us with a global food philosophy that immensely helps us negotiate this difficult terrain. This is a very informative and highly enjoyable book' - Ha-Joon Chang, author of Edible Economics

Publisher: Granta Books

ISBN: 9781783788569

Pages: 464

Weight: 690g

Dimensions: 156 x 23 x 233 mm