Date of Award
3-17-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Political Science, MA
First Advisor
Catherine Reese
Second Advisor
William McLean
Committee Members
Philip Tew
Call Number
LD 251 .A566t 2019 C53
Abstract
The U.S.’s conventional food system has driven many of the country’s most serious health concerns. Since the food system was molded by historical events, policy changes, and industrial evolution, the totality of the consequences has only been realized in the last several decades. Despite the attention the issues have garnered, it is likely improvement has not been observed because: 1) the resulting consequences and their dynamics have not been viewed in a comprehensive, interactive light; 2) many previous efforts have only focused on one segment of the issue and have not taken a holistic approach; and, 3) political and industrial interests in addition to American norms have hindered with many viable solutions. This thesis will provide a framework by which the failures of the food system should be analyzed before offering a process to consider reform efforts that accounts for the different dynamics at play along with the accompanying limitations.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Clark, Katherine James, "Unearthing The Consequences of The U.S.’s Conventional Food System: How to Frame Analysis, Assess Damages and Cope with The Realities" (2020). Student Theses and Dissertations. 424.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/424
