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Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food
Leslie A. . Ed(S): Duram
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Description for Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food
Paperback. A comprehensive overview of the current alternative food system in America. Editor(s): Duram, Leslie A. Num Pages: 504 pages, 27 illustrations, 3 tables, 1 chronology, 4 appendixes. BIC Classification: TVB; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 177 x 30. Weight in Grams: 882.
In 2009 First Lady Michelle Obama established an organic vegetable garden at the White House, reflecting the impact and popularity of the “green” food movement at even the highest levels. Global sales of organic products topped $23 billion in 2008 and have been growing 20 to 25 percent annually for the past decade.
The Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food pulls together a fascinating array of diverse, interdisciplinary topics to provide a thorough overview of our current alternative food system. With increasing attention focused on organic and local food, many people are attracted to these sustainable food choices. ... Read more
In 2009 First Lady Michelle Obama established an organic vegetable garden at the White House, reflecting the impact and popularity of the “green” food movement at even the highest levels. Global sales of organic products topped $23 billion in 2008 and have been growing 20 to 25 percent annually for the past decade.
The Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food pulls together a fascinating array of diverse, interdisciplinary topics to provide a thorough overview of our current alternative food system. With increasing attention focused on organic and local food, many people are attracted to these sustainable food choices. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
Number of Pages
504
Place of Publication
Nebraska, United States
ISBN
9780803236257
SKU
V9780803236257
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Ref
99-10
About Leslie A. . Ed(S): Duram
Leslie A. Duram is a professor and chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Resources at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale. She is the author of Good Growing: Why Organic Farming Works, available in a Bison Books edition, as well as numerous research articles.
Reviews for Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food
“This important book encourages readers to look to the past as well as the future by getting involved in their local food community. A wonderful addition to a range of collections.”—Library Journal “The encyclopedia is both easy to read and comprehend.”—Booklist "Duram's Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food is a valuable collection for the green food movement. . . ... Read more