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Alternative food systems and the citizen-consumer

In English

Författare

Summary, in English

Ethically informed and committed consumers are crucial to the functioning of many alternative food systems. These consumers are poorly understood, though, and their common description as informed and democratically minded finds little resemblance to the real world. Few individuals fit the ideal of the concept of the so-called citizen-consumer. This commentary therefore argues that both researchers and practitioners interested in the success of alternative food systems must rethink the concept of the citizen-consumer. By focusing on consumption contexts, cultural and social influences, and the impact of systems of provision on acts of ethical consumption, the nature of such acts will be better understood. This understanding will increase the chances for proliferation and longevity of consumption niches so crucial for market innovation.

Publiceringsår

2013

Språk

Engelska

Sidor

49-53

Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie

The Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development

Volym

3

Issue

4

Dokumenttyp

Artikel i tidskrift

Ämne

  • Social Sciences Interdisciplinary

Nyckelord

  • alternative food systems
  • citizen-consumer
  • sustainable consumption

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt

  • ISSN: 2152-0798