Collective Actions of Solidarity Against Food Insecurity: The Impact in Terms of Capabilities

Bernaschi, Daniela

ISBN 10: 3658313749 / ISBN 13: 9783658313746

Published by Vs Verlag Fur Sozialwissenschaften, 2020

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108 pages. 9.45x6.61x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collective Actions of Solidarity Against Food Insecurity: The Impact in Terms of Capabilities
• Publisher: Vs Verlag Fur Sozialwissenschaften
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3658313749
• ISBN 13: 9783658313746
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.2 kilograms

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Synopsis

This book analyzes the issue of food insecurity in Europe. It highlights the role played by cities in promoting resilient, solidarity-based and food and nutritionally safe communities. The focus will be on three different local initiatives in Rome, Barcelona and Athens and on the relations between civil society and local public institutions in order to tackle with the food insecurity challenges. 

The research is aimed at understanding the paradox of food insecurity in wealthy societies. The focus will be on three European countries: Italy, Spain and Greece. An in-depth analysis on collective actions of solidarity to tackle food insecurity, will assess whether the initiatives are capabilities-oriented or merely compensating for shortcomings. Moreover, the contributions to the definition of a new food policy “by” and “for” the cities will be highlighted.

About the Author

Daniela Bernaschi is an environmental and development economist, holding a PhD in Political and Social Change at the University of Florence and Turin. She deals with social inequalities, social citizenship and the role played by city-based initiatives in promoting sustainable and inclusive development.