Written by one of the leading experts on food activism this is the only independent full-length study of the Slow Food movement. Slow Food is a grassroots organisation that embraces a slow way of life linking the love of food with community and environmental support. Based on three years of ethnographic fieldwork inside Slow Food's international headquarters in Italy Valeria Siniscalchi reveals what really goes on behind the scenes of this enigmatic organization. Observing daily meetings decision-making processes and major events she explores the contradictions complexities and ambiguities of the movement as well as the passionate commitment of its employees members and leaders. Through talking to insiders and people who have broken' with Slow Food Siniscalchi makes a major contribution to our understanding of one of the most high profile and controversial food movements in the world and to our knowledge of activist organizations more broadly. This is an essential read for students and scholars in food studies anthropology geography and sociology and anyone interested in Slow Food. Language: English