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Food & Freedom: How the Slow Food Movement Is Creating Change Around the World Through Gastronomy
Carlo Petrini
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Description for Food & Freedom: How the Slow Food Movement Is Creating Change Around the World Through Gastronomy
Hardcover. The essential argument of this book is that food is an avenue towards freedom Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV; RNFF; VFD; WBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 220 x 25. Weight in Grams: 446.
Inspiring the global fight to revolutionize the way food is grown, distributed, and eaten. In the almost thirty years since Carlo Petrini began the Slow Food organization, he has been constantly engaged in the fight for food justice. Beginning first in his native Italy and then expanding all over the world, the movement has created a powerful force for change. The essential argument of this book is that food is an avenue towards freedom. This uplifting and humanistic message is straightforward: if people can feed themselves, they can be free. In other words, if people can regain control ... Read more
Inspiring the global fight to revolutionize the way food is grown, distributed, and eaten. In the almost thirty years since Carlo Petrini began the Slow Food organization, he has been constantly engaged in the fight for food justice. Beginning first in his native Italy and then expanding all over the world, the movement has created a powerful force for change. The essential argument of this book is that food is an avenue towards freedom. This uplifting and humanistic message is straightforward: if people can feed themselves, they can be free. In other words, if people can regain control ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rizzoli Ex Libris
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
445g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780847846856
SKU
V9780847846856
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About Carlo Petrini
Carlo Petrini is the author of Slow Food Nation and the founder of the Slow Food organization, which counts 100,000 members in 150 countries. Petrini was named a European Hero by Time and a Champion of the Earth by the United Nations.
Reviews for Food & Freedom: How the Slow Food Movement Is Creating Change Around the World Through Gastronomy
Petrini's central message is that everyone who eats should only buy food that is good, clean, and fair. Without being didactic, the author vigorously stresses the importance of all three components in his discussion of food policy, as well as case studies from all over the globe. -ForewordReviews.com [Carlo Petrini] exudes so much joy, hope, and optimism ... Read more