The Future of Food

by Brian J. Ford

Our future depends on it controls our health, underpins social structures, and helps dictate the political agenda. Among the crucial issues discussed in this challenging study of food by the eminent biologist Brian J. Ford are new food-borne diseases and the dietary needs of the young, the elderly, and women. He examines the complex questions of genetically modified food and provides important insights into food intolerance and life-threatening allergies, the relationship between food and culture, organic farming, the impact of climate change, and how revolutionary new foods will change the world.

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Brian J. Ford is a research biologist, author and lecturer, who is known for popular science publications and select works on TV.

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit dull, but had great information on food issues from a variety of different perspectives.

[Ilze · Rating 3 out of 5]

I quoted an extract of this book to Evan, an ex-colleague of mine, and as far as I know, he thinks twice about eating ice-cream!