Routledge - Schools and Food Education in the 21st Century

Explore the complex relationship between educational institutions and food policy in this academic study by Routledge. Schools and Food Education in the 21st Century examines how these settings enact policy to create diverse foodscapes, resulting in varying food experiences for students. The text analyzes the school food policy discourse, which includes several key themes such as obesity prevention, nutrition education, welfarism, and foodieness. By studying how schools attempt to implement these policies, the book reveals how the concept of foodieness is adopted and interpreted differently across various school environments. This book provides a unique contribution to the field of anthropology and sociology by identifying the specific discourse of foodieness. It offers a detailed look at how these social dynamics shape the way food is experienced within the educational system, making it a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in social sciences and food policy.