Special Issue on Pig in the Middle:

Health, Environment and Rural Development in China

This collection of articles considers the multiple dimensions of China’s search for sustainable development through the lens of the pig, unpacking the economic, health and environmental impacts of changing modes of pork production and consumption.  Pigs, it turns out, are “in the middle” of many of the dilemmas facing China as it attempts to transition from a development model focused on maximizing growth, and ensuring basic livelihoods and food security, to a cleaner, higher value and sustainable approach. In this introduction we provide background for the articles by discussing these intersecting sustainability challenges.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Pig in the Middle.

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Pig in the Middle: Health, Environment and Rural Development in China” should be selected during your submission.

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