The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter

The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter
ISBN-10
1594866872
ISBN-13
9781594866876
Category
Cooking
Pages
328
Language
English
Published
2007-03-06
Publisher
Macmillan
Authors
Peter Singer, Jim Mason

Description

Examines the practices of the modern food industry, exposing its exploitation, waste, and inhumane treatment of animals, and provides guidelines for making informed and ethical choices in the selection of food products.

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