This chapter explores the interconnections between the One Health approach and the sociology of food, emphasizing how human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interdependent. Drawing on complexity theory and the concept of syndemics, it offers an integrated reading of contemporary health challenges, highlighting the critical role of sociology in analyzing the cultural, social, and economic dynamics that shape food practices. The analysis focuses on the global food system and intensive livestock farming, addressing issues such as antibiotic overuse, health risks, social inequalities, and ecological unsustainability. The chapter advocates for an interdisciplinary perspective in which sociological insights contribute to the development of more equitable, sustainable, and health-promoting food systems.
ONE HEALTH APPROACH AND SOCIOLOGY OF FOOD: UNVEILING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT
Pagano U
2025-01-01
Abstract
This chapter explores the interconnections between the One Health approach and the sociology of food, emphasizing how human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interdependent. Drawing on complexity theory and the concept of syndemics, it offers an integrated reading of contemporary health challenges, highlighting the critical role of sociology in analyzing the cultural, social, and economic dynamics that shape food practices. The analysis focuses on the global food system and intensive livestock farming, addressing issues such as antibiotic overuse, health risks, social inequalities, and ecological unsustainability. The chapter advocates for an interdisciplinary perspective in which sociological insights contribute to the development of more equitable, sustainable, and health-promoting food systems.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
