Böcker av Zhe Li

Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. Without doubt, present-days, international trades in food play an increasingly important role in provision of sage and nutritious diets for the world''s populations. In 2009, more than 51,900 infants and young children in China were hospitalized because of urinary problems. Four deaths among infants have been confirmed. In China''s milk scandal, dairy suppliers are accused of Melamine-added. Thus, it is not only a health issue, but refers to social, political, economic and culture discussions. This event just likes a reaction chain that brings voices and debates from various fields and different social levels together. In author''s point of view, Melamine milk event does not happen by chance, it is the certain consequence of globalization. Drawing a lesson from this event will shift our views on globalization. Besides, we need joint action both national and international to protects and ensure our rights to health and justice on food trading.

Heavy drinking among ethnic minorities is well known by scientists in China. This research attempted to explore and understand the Khmus'' traditional alcohol drinking culture, and explain how, and to what extent, their drinking culture and behavior has been affected by community development. An ethnographic study has been conducted in a Khmus community. The Khmus explained that their long existing drinking norms and values are a way of sharing and showing respect. However, modern elements have become infused and are challenging their traditional norms and values. Today, they drink (excessive drinking) to cope with the stress brought about by resource competition, development policies, loan repayments, and alienation, while concurrently enjoying the excitement brought on by modern civilization. The changes of the ecology, community and family structure, as well as economic and development policies are the roots of the collapse of Khmus'' social structure. To some extent, alcohol drinking is a way to help them build a new social structure to replace parts of their fading traditions. Thus, development might produce unintended consequences.