Labor and the Locavore: The Making of a Comprehensive Food Ethic by Margaret Gra

Description: Labor and the Locavore by Margaret Gray Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Focuses on one of the most vibrant local food economies in the country, the Hudson Valley that supplies New York restaurants and farmers markets. This title explores the historical roots of farmworkers predicaments and examines the ethnic shift from Black to Latino workers. Publisher Description In the blizzard of attention around the virtues of local food production, food writers and activists place environmental protection, animal welfare, and saving small farms at the forefront of their attention. Yet amid this turn to wholesome and responsible food choices, the lives and working conditions of farmworkers are often an afterthought.Labor and the Locavore focuses on one of the most vibrant local food economies in the country, the Hudson Valley that supplies New York restaurants and farmers markets. Based on more than a decades in-depth interviews with workers, farmers, and others, Grays examination clearly shows how the currency of agrarian values serves to mask the labor concerns of an already hidden workforce. She also explores the historical roots of farmworkers predicaments and examines the ethnic shift from Black to Latino workers. With an analysis that can be applied to local food concerns around the country, this book challenges the reader to consider how the mentality of the alternative food movements implies a comprehensive food ethic that addresses workers concerns. Author Biography Margaret Gray is Associate Professor of Political Science at Adelphi University. Details ISBN 0520276698 ISBN-13 9780520276697 Title Labor and the Locavore Author Margaret Gray Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 240 Publisher University of California Press GE_Item_ID:161740923; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780520276697

Book Title: Labor and the Locavore

Number of Pages: 240 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Labor and the Locavore : the Making of a Comprehensive Food Ethic

Publisher: University of California Press

Publication Year: 2013

Item Height: 0.7 in

Subject: Regional & Ethnic / General, Labor & Industrial Relations, Industries / Agribusiness, Agriculture / General, Public Policy / Economic Policy

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 12.8 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Subject Area: Political Science, Cooking, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics

Author: Margaret Gray

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback