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Race, Faith, and Food Justice: Confronting the Moral Crisis in America

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In the United States, one in four children live in food insecure households. This means they don't always have access to enough food to meet their basic needs. Food insecurity is a complex issue with many contributing factors, including poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to healthy food options.

The Spirit of Soul Food: Race, Faith, and Food Justice

by Christopher Carter

4 out of 5

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Race and faith play a significant role in food insecurity in America. People of color are more likely to live in poverty and to experience discrimination, which makes them more likely to be food insecure. Additionally, many faith communities are located in low-income neighborhoods and are often the only source of food assistance for their members.

The book Race Faith and Food Justice, edited by Michael V. Angrosino and Amy L. Sherman, explores the intersection of race, faith, and food justice in America. The book brings together the voices of scholars, activists, and community leaders to provide a comprehensive overview of the issue and to offer solutions for creating a more just and equitable food system.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the issue of food insecurity in America and the role that race and faith have played in shaping it. The second part explores the current state of food insecurity in America and the challenges that different communities face. The third part offers solutions for creating a more just and equitable food system, including community-based solutions, policy changes, and faith-based initiatives.

Race Faith and Food Justice is a groundbreaking work that offers a powerful call to action for a more just and equitable society. The book is essential reading for anyone who cares about social justice, food insecurity, or the role of faith in community life.

Book Details

Title: Race Faith and Food Justice
Edited by: Michael V. Angrosino and Amy L. Sherman
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication Date: 2019
: 9780520973818

Author Biographies

Michael V. Angrosino is Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Florida. He is the author of several books, including ng Cultural Anthropology and Anthropology of Food and Body: Gender, Meaning, and Power.

Amy L. Sherman is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Florida. She is the author of The Religious Right's Assault on the Religious Left: Conservative Evangelicals and the Targeting of Progressive Christians.

Reviews

"Race Faith and Food Justice is a timely and important book that sheds light on the complex relationship between race, faith, and food insecurity in America. The book offers a powerful call to action for a more just and equitable society." - Keith Brown, author of The Good Food Revolution

"This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about social justice, food insecurity, or the role of faith in community life. The authors offer a comprehensive overview of the issue and provide solutions for creating a more just and equitable food system." - Marion Nestle, author of Food Politics

The Spirit of Soul Food: Race, Faith, and Food Justice

by Christopher Carter

4 out of 5