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Agrarian Dreams: The Paradox of Organic Farming in California

by Julie Guthman · 2004

California Studies in Critical Human Geography series

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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 it set out to oppose.

Subject
anthropology
Themes
foodenvironment
Setting
California
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 264 pages

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