Explore a thought-provoking TEDxMETUAnkara talk by Zafer Yenal, an expert in historical sociology, consumption studies, food culture, rural sociology, human geography, and agriculture. Delve into topics such as biodiversity and multiculturalism as Yenal begins his presentation with the intriguing statement, "Today, I'll talk a bit about grass and a bit about waste." Learn from a distinguished academic who has been a faculty member at Boğaziçi University's Sociology Department since 2000 and has authored notable works like "The End of Agriculture as We Know It: Global Power and Peasantry" and "The Person You're Trying to Reach is Unavailable: Representations of Lifestyle in Turkey 1980-2005." Gain insights from Yenal's diverse experience, including his consultancy work for various food industry companies and his involvement in numerous culture, music, and food-themed radio and television programs. Discover the perspectives of a scholar who continues to write for the Zappa Zamanlar bulletin and serves on the editorial board of the New Perspectives on Turkey journal. Read more