Abstract
This paper proposes to examine the issue of sovereignty in its relation to capitalism and the state in order to throw further light on what we might mean by food sovereignty. It does this by means of a critique of Food Regime theory as presented particularly by McMichael (2013). The purpose in undertaking this critique is to point up a number of salient deficiencies in the theory, particularly as presented latterly by McMichael in terms of his ‘corporate food regime’, that appear to show the influence of Polanyi. It does this in order to suggest modifications to the food regime approach, and to the theory of capitalism and the state that lies behind this, through which, in drawing on ‘political’ and neo-
Gramscian Marxian approaches, we might then better address the issue of sovereignty, and food sovereignty in particular.
Gramscian Marxian approaches, we might then better address the issue of sovereignty, and food sovereignty in particular.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 15 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | 7th International Conference in Political Economy : ‘Political Economy: International Trends and National Differences - , Portugal Duration: 7 Sept 2016 → 9 Sept 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 7th International Conference in Political Economy |
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| Abbreviated title | IIPPE |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| Period | 7/09/16 → 9/09/16 |