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The locavore's dilemma : in praise of the 10,000-mile diet /

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A feisty, scrupulously-researched deconstruction of the "eat local" ethos--and how it distracts us from solving serious global food issues.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Desrochers, Pierre, 1969-
Other Authors: Shimizu, Hiroko, 1965-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : PublicAffairs, 2012.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Produce trade.
Local foods.
Food supply > Economic aspects.
Food supply > Social aspects.
Food > Transportation.
Transportation > Environmental aspects.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Agribusiness.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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!