• ISBN13: 9780128118085
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Food Science & Technology
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publisher Imprint: Acad Pr
• Publication Date: April 16, 2019
• Pages: 488
• Original Price: USD 150.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 12896 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Food Science / General

About the Book Food and Society provides a broad spectrum of information to help readers understand how the food industry has evolved from the 20th century to present. It includes information anyone would need to prepare for the future of the food industry, including discussions on the drivers that have, and may, affect food supplies. From a historical perspective, readers will learn about past and present challenges in food trends, nutrition, genetically modified organisms, food security, organic foods, and more. The book offers different perspectives on solutions that have worked in the past, while also helping to anticipate future outcomes in the food supply. Professionals in the food industry, including food scientists, food engineers, nutritionists and agriculturalists will find the information comprehensive and interesting. In addition, the book could even be used as the basis for the development of course materials for educators who need to prepare students entering the food industry.

Gibson, Mark: - Mark Gibson has a broad and varied professional background in healthcare, and is both a mental health and general nurse. His experience includes working in general and clinical management as well as higher education, with his specialist areas of interest being that of healthcare governance, patient safety and incident investigation, legal matters and staff training and development.