The grand food bargain : and the mindless drive for more

The grand food bargain : and the mindless drive for more / Kevin D. Walker.

Americans enjoy some of the cheapest, most convenient food on the planet. But like most bargains that are too good to be true, the modern food system is a fraud. It is built on the illusion of limitless abundance, and the planet has its limits. So too do the workers who must labor harder and faster...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Walker, Kevin D., 1955- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Island Press, [2019]
Subjects:
Food supply > United States.
Food supply > Environmental aspects.
Food supply > Environmental aspects
Food supply
United States
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Table of Contents:
  • Front cover; Title page; Half title; Copyright; Contents; Acronyms; Part I: Taking stock; Chapter 1. The third relationship; Chapter 2. My food, my way; Part II: Forces driving more; Chapter 3. More is never enough; Chapter 4. An infinite supply of finite resources; Chapter 5. Expecting more, committing less; Chapter 6. Science à la carte; Chapter 7. Becoming a market society; Part III: Unexpected consequences; Chapter 8. The world's safest food; Chapter 9. The perfect formula; Chapter 10. Controlling nature; Part IV: Decisions you'll make; Chapter 11. Live and Learn; Chapter 12. To lead or be led?

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