MacMillan, Tom and Dowler, Elizabeth, 1951-. (2011) Just and sustainable? : examining the rhetoric and potential realities of UK food security. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, Vol.25 (No.2). pp. 181-204. ISSN 1187-7863

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Abstract

The dominant discourse in 20th century UK food and agricultural policies of a liberal, free trade agenda was modified at the turn of the 21st to embrace ecological sustainability and "food security." The latter term has a long international history; the relationship between issues of technical production and equality of distributional access are also much debated. The paper examines shifts in UK policy discourse in the context of international research, policy, and initiatives to promote food security, and highlights the implications for social justice in and through the food system.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Food security -- Government policy -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
ISSN:	1187-7863
Date:	19 January 2011
Volume:	Vol.25
Number:	No.2
Page Range:	pp. 181-204
Identification Number:	10.1007/s10806-011-9304-8
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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