ISBN: 9780520946309

Description:

• 1 online resource
• text file

Notes:

• Previous edition: 2003.
• Electronic book.
• Electronic reproduction. Oakland University of California Press 2010 Available via World Wide Web.

Contents:

• The politics of foodborne illness : issues and origins
• Resisting meat and poultry regulation, 1974-1994
• Attempting control of food pathogens, 1994-2002
• Achieving safe food : alternatives
• Peddling dreams : promises versus reality
• Risks and benefits : who decides?
• The politics of government oversight
• The politics of consumer concern : distrust, dread, and outrage
• Conclusion : The future of food safety : public health versus bioterrorism.

Control Number: 3427076

Series:

• California studies in food and culture
• California studies in food and culture ; 5
• California studies in food and culture ; 5.

Subjects:

• Food -- Safety measures -- Government policy -- United States.
• Food industry and trade -- United States -- Public opinion.
• Food supply -- Health aspects -- United States.

Genre: Electronic books.

Other Authors:

• OverDrive, Inc., distributor.
• Overdrive