Upon studying the source of this article, "AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS" and acknowledging the purpose behind this post,
"A guest post by Sebastian Abrahamsson and Katja de Vries. This is the fourth post in a series of guest posts by participants of the American Association
of Geographers conference series on waste" it is clear to understand the audience this article is directed to. Ultimately, the authors of this article intended to write this for those geographers who research and study food waste globally with regards to moral, and legal considerations. This fact is well illustrated by the
way the information is presented. The opening case of the "Muffinman" discusses food theft by a homeless individual in Belgium. The second portion of text
points out specifically the disparrage of starvation compared to globally wasted food. These two examples appeal immediately to geographers who study
the global issues of food waste. The article continues to reference cases from all over the world which exemplify the fact that food waste is worldwide.
Because this is clearly a global issue, it demands being studied from a human geographical point of view.
The authors of this article also use their own expertise in law as well as an inherent understanding societal tolerances regarding trash to appeal to the audience and further inform the them. Throughout the body of text, there is a strong overtone of an “appeal to humanity”. Because of this, it's message can be understood by non-geographers as well. Throughout the article the authors present the idea that taking legal action against those who simply dumpster dive to survive is absurd. Though it is not stated bluntly, the examples used and voice of the writing clearly appeal to the reader who can be anyone who sympathizes with the less fortunate. That being said, those who simply approach this topic from a legal standpoint may not empathize with the authors and see this article as a matter of legal situation. But for most, this article is an appeal and presentation of facts that aims to inform the audience of a severe global issue.
"A guest post by Sebastian Abrahamsson and Katja de Vries. This is the fourth post in a series of guest posts by participants of the American Association
of Geographers conference series on waste" it is clear to understand the audience this article is directed to. Ultimately, the authors of this article intended to write this for those geographers who research and study food waste globally with regards to moral, and legal considerations. This fact is well illustrated by the
way the information is presented. The opening case of the "Muffinman" discusses food theft by a homeless individual in Belgium. The second portion of text
points out specifically the disparrage of starvation compared to globally wasted food. These two examples appeal immediately to geographers who study
the global issues of food waste. The article continues to reference cases from all over the world which exemplify the fact that food waste is worldwide.
Because this is clearly a global issue, it demands being studied from a human geographical point of view.
The authors of this article also use their own expertise in law as well as an inherent understanding societal tolerances regarding trash to appeal to the audience and further inform the them. Throughout the body of text, there is a strong overtone of an “appeal to humanity”. Because of this, it's message can be understood by non-geographers as well. Throughout the article the authors present the idea that taking legal action against those who simply dumpster dive to survive is absurd. Though it is not stated bluntly, the examples used and voice of the writing clearly appeal to the reader who can be anyone who sympathizes with the less fortunate. That being said, those who simply approach this topic from a legal standpoint may not empathize with the authors and see this article as a matter of legal situation. But for most, this article is an appeal and presentation of facts that aims to inform the audience of a severe global issue.