<P><EM>Food Ethics: The Basics</EM> is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the ethical dimensions of the production and consumption of food. It offers an impartial exploration of the most prominent ethical questions relating to food and agriculture including:</P><P></P><UL><P><LI>Should we eat animals?</LI><LI>Are locally produced foods ethically superior to globally sourced foods?</LI><LI>Do people in affluent nations have a responsibility to help reduce global hunger?</LI><LI>Should we embrace bioengineered foods?</LI><LI>What is food justice?</LI><LI>How do food and agriculture relate to climate change and biodiversity conservation?</LI><LI>What should be the role of government in promoting food safety and public health?</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>This second edition has been revised and updated throughout, not only with the latest empirical and policy information, but also to address the impact of major issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia¿s invasion of Ukraine, AI a