Author: Michael Burgan

Publisher: Heinemann Library 2012

Pages: 56

Description: 

The world is capable of growing a tremendous amount of food. But are the right kinds of foods being frown? Are we wasting too much water? Is there a danger of fertilizer and herbicide runoff? What is done with the huge surplus of genetically modified corn and why are we growing so much of it?

Every time we make a sandwich or pour a drink, we're making a choice. In fact, whenever we by something to eat or drink, we are supporting a business model. Some of these models are more sustainable, healthier, and kinder than others. Ethics are involved in every aspect of how our food reaches us. It's up to us to become informed eaters and to try to make choices that reflect our values and lifestyles. Each book in the Ethics of Food series helps readers to begin thinking more critically about these issues.