Food Systems & Social Justice ((4 Credits))

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Where does our food come from and what is the Global Food System? This course examines theintersections of local, regional, national, and global interests, the effects of industrial agriculture, the ecological and social impact of Western consumerism, and global flows of foodstuffs. Social justice issues on the local, global, and environmental levels will be discussed, such as, surpluses (e.g. obesity epidemic), shortages(e.g. urban food deserts and global famines), and environmental degradation.