How we live is profoundly shaped by how we eat. Across the globe, cultures approach food in dramatically different ways—from the sustainable practices of Tanzania’s Hadza hunter-gatherers, whose way of life is increasingly at risk, to the industrial-scale farming and breeding systems that dominate many Western societies. Today, most of us depend on a vast and intricate global food system encompassing production, distribution, consumption, and waste—now facing challenges unlike any before.
In How the World Eats, acclaimed philosopher Julian Baggini offers a wide-ranging, authoritative examination of the world’s food practices—past and present. With intellectual rigor and global insight, he investigates a spectrum of topics: innovative agricultural technologies, lab-grown and genetically modified foods, ultra-processed diets, aquaculture, and even astronaut meals. He explores the ethical, environmental, and health implications of how food is made, consumed, and governed.
As global populations grow and climate pressures mount, Baggini argues that the need to understand and reform how we feed ourselves has never been more critical. Drawing from diverse cultural models and scientific advancements, he outlines guiding principles for a more sustainable, humane, and equitable food future.
How the World Eats is both a compelling global survey and a call to action—advocating for a pluralistic and resourceful food philosophy to build a system that meets the demands of the twenty-first century and beyond.
Physical Info: 6.14 x 0.94 x 9.21 inches | 464 Pages | Hardback
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