Food: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Softcover

Book 38 of 344: Very Short Introductions

Krebs, John

 
9780199661084: Food: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Synopsis

A fascinating look at the history and science of food, why we like what we like, and the big issues that face food today.

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About the Author

Professor Lord John Krebs is the Principal of Jesus College Oxford. He has held positions at the University of British Columbia, University of Wales Bangor and Oxford University, where he was a Royal Society Research Professor from 1988-2005. Between 1994 and 1999 he was Chief Executive of the Natural Environment Research Council and from 200-2005 he was the first Chairman of the UK Food Standards Agency. He is an independent cross bencher in the House of Lords, where he chairs the Science and Technology Select Committee. He also chairs the UK Climate Adaptation sub-committee and is a Trustee of the Nuffield Foundation.

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