Agrarian Dreams The Paradox of Organic Farming in California |
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| Author:
| Guthman, Julie |
| Series title: | California Studies in Critical Human Geography Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-520-24095-7 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2004 |
| Publisher: | University of California Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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In an era of escalating food politics, many believe organic farming to be the agrarian answer. In this first comprehensive study of organic farming in California, Julie Guthman casts doubt on the current wisdom about organic food and agriculture, at least as it has evolved in the Golden State. Refuting popular portrayals of organic agriculture as a small-scale family farm endeavor in opposition to "industrial" agriculture, Guthman explains how organic farming has replicated what...
More DescriptionIn an era of escalating food politics, many believe organic farming to be the agrarian answer. In this first comprehensive study of organic farming in California, Julie Guthman casts doubt on the current wisdom about organic food and agriculture, at least as it has evolved in the Golden State. Refuting popular portrayals of organic agriculture as a small-scale family farm endeavor in opposition to "industrial" agriculture, Guthman explains how organic farming has replicated what it set out to oppose.