Hybridization of food governance. Trends, types and results

Abstract

Modern food governance is increasingly hybrid, involving not only government, but also industry and civil society actors. This volume analyzes the unfolding interplay between public and private actors in global and local food governance. How are responsibilities and risks allocated in hybrid governance arrangements, how is legitimacy ensured, and what effects do these arrangements have on industry or government practices? Authors with a background in law, economics, political science and sociology discuss these questions as regards rich empirical cases.