Know Food in Class
In this unit, we'll explore the stuff that fuels us, that highlights our tables, that Mr. Eble steals from us in class.
Readings:
Readings:
- David Foster Wallace, "Consider the Lobster" (PDF)
- Michael Pollan, introduction to The Omnivore's Dilemma / "The Naturalist in the Supermarket"
- Joy Williams, "Save the Whales, Screw the Shrimp" (PDF)
- Michael Spectre, "Test Tube Burgers" (PDF)
- Chapter 4 of The Language of Composition
- Synthesis readings on locavorism (PDF)
This map shows the distribution of supermarket sales and the distribution of income throughout Cincinnati. Higher-income areas with higher supermarket sales have the best access to food resources and are indicated by the green areas of the map. In some lower-income areas, there are supermarkets and higher supermarket sales, as highlighted in blue (I have indicated what is blue).
Residents in the areas shown in yellow (as I have indicated) have fewer supermarkets in their community. However, these communities are higher-income and often have high auto ownership rates, allowing residents to drive to supermarkets. The red areas represent low-income neighborhoods that are not adequately served by supermarkets, and would be well-served by incentive programs to locate new stores (and other food programs).
Residents in the areas shown in yellow (as I have indicated) have fewer supermarkets in their community. However, these communities are higher-income and often have high auto ownership rates, allowing residents to drive to supermarkets. The red areas represent low-income neighborhoods that are not adequately served by supermarkets, and would be well-served by incentive programs to locate new stores (and other food programs).