LibGuides: WRTG 105 Food Ethics (Keller): Library Resources

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General Reference

Encyclopedia of Food and Health by Benjamin Caballero (Editor-In-Chief); Paul Finglas (Editor-In-Chief); Fidel Toldrá (Editor-In-Chief); Luiz Trugo (Editor)
ISBN: 0123849535
Publication Date: 2015-08-26
The Encyclopedia of Food and Health provides users with a solid bridge of current and accurate information spanning food production and processing, from distribution and consumption to health effects.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
ISBN: 9780195187595
Publication Date: 2004
Covers the significant events, inventions, and social movements in American history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and consume food and drink.
Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems by Neal K. Van Alfen (Editor-In-Chief)
ISBN: 9780080931395
Publication Date: 2014-07-29
The broad themes of food systems and people, agriculture and the environment, the science of agriculture, agricultural products, and agricultural production systems are covered in more than 200 separate chapters of this work.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Food Labels
ISBN: 9781410338938
Publication Date: 2017
Explains the often confusing (and sometimes contradictory) language and measurements on food labels and in food marketing.

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GenderWatch
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PhilPapers - Index of Works in Philosophy
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Communication and Mass Media Complete
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AnthroSource
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America: History and Life
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CQ Researcher
Overview of national policy issues and Congressional legislation, with pro/con commentary and chronologies

Reports include legislative background information, chronologies, pro and con commentary and suggested resources.