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"Vegetarianism seems to be increasing in popularity and acceptance in the United States and Canada, yet, quite surprisingly, the percentage of the population practicing vegetarian diets has not changed dramatically over the past 30 years. People typically view vegetarianism as a personal habit...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Maurer, Donna, 1961- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Philadelphia, PA : Temple University Press, ©2002.
Subjects:
Vegetarianism > Social aspects.
Végétarisme > Aspect social.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Nutrition.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diets.
MEDICAL > Nutrition.
MEDICAL > Nursing > Nutrition.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Food Content Guides.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.
Vegetarianism > Social aspects
Vegetarismus
Soziale Bewegung
Vegetarisme.
Sociale bewegingen.
USA
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. What is vegetarianism : and who are the vegetarians
  • 2. Vegetarian diets and the health professions : historical perspectives and contemporary issues
  • 3. Charting the contemporary vegetarian movement in the social movement field
  • 4. Vegetarianism : expressions of ideology in vegetarian organizations
  • 5. The beliefs and strategies of vegetarian movement leaders
  • 6. Organizational strategy in action : promoting a vegetarian collective identity
  • 7. The food industry's role in promoting and gaining acceptance for vegetarian diets
  • 8. What is the future of the vegetarian movement?

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