Bibliograph

The locavore's dilemma, in praise of the 10,000-mile diet, Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Shimizu

Type

Label

The locavore's dilemma, in praise of the 10,000-mile diet, Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Shimizu

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The locavore's dilemma

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

744287613

Responsibility statement

Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Shimizu

Sub title

in praise of the 10,000-mile diet

Summary

A carefully researched deconstruction of the "eat local" ethos argues that it distracts people from solving serious global food issues, identifying the flaws in locally minded logic while explaining how the elimination of agriculture subsidies and opening international trade offer more realistic and sustainable solutions

Table Of Contents

The globalization of the food supply chain and its discontents -- Myth #1: Locavorism nurtures social capital -- Myth #2: Locavorism delivers a free economic lunch -- Myth #3: Locavorism heals the earth -- Myth #4: Locavorism increases food security -- Myth #5: Locavorism offers tastier, more nutritious and safer food -- Good intentions, bad outcomes -- Conclusion: Let them eat global cake!

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