The locavore's dilemma, in praise of the 10,000-mile diet, Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Shimizu
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The locavore's dilemma, in praise of the 10,000-mile diet, Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Shimizu
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
The locavore's dilemma
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electronic resource
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dictionaries
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792685191
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Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Shimizu
Sub title
in praise of the 10,000-mile diet
Summary
A feisty, scrupulously-researched deconstruction of the "eat local" ethos--and how it distracts us from solving serious global food issues
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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