Completely updated edition of this bestselling Home Economics textbook for Higher and Ordinary Level students. New to this edition: Material updated to reflect current trends and legislation, e.g. National Consumer Agency, the Financial Regulator, Consumer Protection Act, egg labelling, IUNA Food Survey, divorce and blended familiesThe Technology in the Home and Shopping chapters have been completely revised, reflecting the huge changes in these areasRecipes totally re-grouped in line with the structure of the Junior Certificate practical exam in recent years New, vibrant, full-colour design facilitates active learning Sections clearly colour-coded for easy referenceKey terms and definitions highlightedLink-Up feature encourages crossreferencing between topicsHigher Level material distinguished throughout A glossary of cookery terms is provided Online testing for homework and revision is available for this textbook on eTest.ie

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Design For Living .

There are 432 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Gill .

Deirdre Madden was the author of several textbooks, including 'Food, Home and Society (for Leaving Certificate). Edel Conway, MSc (Food Science), HDip, taught Home Economics before taking up her current position as Education Officer with the Food Safety Authority. Lorna Freeborn, BEd (Home Economics and Biology), graduated from St Angela's College, Sligo, and now teaches Home Economics at Loreto High School, Beaufort, Dublin.