Trust in Food: A Comparative and Institutional Analysis

Kjaernes, U.; Harvey, M.; Warde, A.

The BSE epidemic, GM foods, avian flu, the growth of supermarkets and the crisis in obesity have shaken consumer trust in food. Uncovering surprising differences between countries, Trust in Food examines this and challenges the idea of the consumer as a sovereign individual, demonstrating how consumption is institutionalized within society.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-01-30

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403998910

DOI: 10.1057/9780230627611

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 228