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The battle for the world food system: an interview with Raj Patel

By James O'Nions, 7 June 2010

Raj Patel is the author of 'Stuffed and Starved: the hidden battle for the world food system', an excellent analysis of how corporations dominate the world food system to the detriment of ordinary people the world over, and also what we can do about it. The interview below was filmed at the Sydney Writers' Festival, and although 24 minutes long, is a great overview of some of the issues involved in creating democratic and sustainable food systems.

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