Alternative Food Markets in Mexico City: Agroecological perspectives towards sustainable food systems

Abstract

Through two illustrative case studies, this thesis seeks to contribute to the body of knowledge on Alternative Food Networks regarding their emergence, hybrid principles and practices and potential contributions to sustainability. The data collection consisted of semi-structured interviews with organisers and producers of an Organic and an Alternative Food Market, follow-up interviews were conducted to gain additional insights on their practices.

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Supervisors:	Jackson, Peter A.
Keywords:	alternative food networks, alternative food markets, sustainability, food systems, organic food, agroecology, Mexico.
Awarding institution:	University of Sheffield
Academic Units:	The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Geography (Sheffield)
Identification Number/EthosID:	uk.bl.ethos.831177
Depositing User:	Mr Mauro Alejandro Cruz Mercado
Date Deposited:	25 May 2021 11:14
Last Modified:	04 Dec 2023 13:52
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID):	oai:etheses.whiterose.ac.uk:28396

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Alternative Food Markets in Mexico City: Agroecological perspectives towards sustainable food systems

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