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The book explores, through a reflection on food, the complexity of
the concept of well-being. It starts from the consideration that
food is a fundamental element for human well-being, and for
well-being of the planet as a whole. Not only does food guarantee
the survival of human beings, it is also a cultural expression.
With regard to the Italian socio-cultural context, the contributors
explore how food relates to aspects such as history, tradition, new
food styles, health, and the old and new technologies used to
produce food. The studies in the book do not simply analyse
indicators to illustrate the Italian situation in the "here and
now". As part of the tradition of studies on social indicators,
they provide valid and well-founded indications to contribute to an
improvement in the quality of life for years to come. This work on
the theme of food represents a very useful contribution to the
general reflection on well-being and its statistical, sociological,
and multidisciplinary study, due to the importance historically
given to food in Italy and the socio-cultural implications of food
in various life contexts.
This book analyses how consumer food choices have undergone
profound changes in the context of the economic crisis, including
the rediscovery of local products and the diffusion of multi-ethnic
food. Corvo argues that a new ecological relationship between food
and the environment is needed to reduce food problems such as food
waste and obesity.
This book brings together essays analyzing the impact of sport and
physical activity on psychophysical well-being and quality of life,
through multidisciplinary and multi-country studies. It discusses
how the commercial dimension of sport entertainment and
recreational dimension of sport practice have been increasingly
brought together in discussions on individual health and
well-being, and social integration and participation. It therefore
considers the relationship between sports practice, enjoyment of
sporting events, sport participation and quality of life. The
chapters examine various aspects of the practice of sport for
professional and recreational purposes from the perspective of age,
life course research, physical education in schools, government
investment in sport activities across various stages of life, the
rise of sports tourism as a global industry and how social networks
and web apps are changing the perception of fitness. This
innovative book is of interest to scholars and students of sport
science, leisure studies, and well-being research.
The book explores, through a reflection on food, the complexity of
the concept of well-being. It starts from the consideration that
food is a fundamental element for human well-being, and for
well-being of the planet as a whole. Not only does food guarantee
the survival of human beings, it is also a cultural expression.
With regard to the Italian socio-cultural context, the contributors
explore how food relates to aspects such as history, tradition, new
food styles, health, and the old and new technologies used to
produce food. The studies in the book do not simply analyse
indicators to illustrate the Italian situation in the "here and
now". As part of the tradition of studies on social indicators,
they provide valid and well-founded indications to contribute to an
improvement in the quality of life for years to come. This work on
the theme of food represents a very useful contribution to the
general reflection on well-being and its statistical, sociological,
and multidisciplinary study, due to the importance historically
given to food in Italy and the socio-cultural implications of food
in various life contexts.
This book analyses how consumer food choices have undergone
profound changes in the context of the economic crisis, including
the rediscovery of local products and the diffusion of multi-ethnic
food. Corvo argues that a new ecological relationship between food
and the environment is needed to reduce food problems such as food
waste and obesity.
European and Latin American scholars come together in this volume
to reflect on the accelerated changes of today's "liquid society."
Catastrophe and calamity may seem imminent, but innovative
directions involving human interaction and growth can also be
created. These interdisciplinary studies show the confusion of a
modern Babel can be avoided by leaving room for comparison and
hope. Italian text.
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