Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food by Leslie A. Duram

Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food



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Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food Leslie A. Duram
Language: English
Page: 505
Format: pdf
ISBN: 0313359636, 9780313359637
Publisher: Greenwood

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This encyclopedia brings together an array of interdisciplinary topics to provide an overview of the current alternative food systems. It looks at terminology in the areas of organic and local foods as well as social concerns, economic trends, policies, and ecological and sustainability concerns. The 150 A–Z entries cover such subjects as Biodiversity, Crop rotation, Environmental issues, Food safety, Free trade, Natural food, and Water quality. A topical list of the entries groups them under headings such as “Activism, Movements, and Community”; “Agriculture”; and “Sustainability.” The book is well indexed, and the articles are written by a variety of professionals and experts, including university professors, the Washington Representative for the Food and Environment Program of the Union of Concerned Scientists, a senior economist from the USDA, a food systems consultant, and an environmental social scientist. Each entry contains suggestions for further reading that for the most part are very current, plus the book has a very useful selected bibliography at the end of the volume. The four appendixes contain pertinent government documents such as “Recent Growth Patterns in the U.S. Organic Foods Market, 2002.” Although other reference sources cover some of the same topics, there is little else with this particular focus. The encyclopedia is both easy to read and comprehend and well positioned costwise to compete in the public library market as well as providing great information for the undergraduate. Recommended for most libraries. Also available as an e-book. --Diana Shonrock

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"For students and general readers, Duram (geography and environmental resources, Southern Illinois U. Carbondale) offers an encyclopedia that contains about 140 entries by scholars, government experts, and activists on all aspects of organic food and farming, local food production and consumption, and sustainable food initiatives, including farmers markets, health issues, economic terms, organic big business, USDA organic standards, food labels, and organizations. Topics relate to activism, movements, and community aspects like animal welfare and vegetarian diets; agriculture subjects such as organic milk, bees, genetically engineered crops, pesticides, and water quality; animals, fish, and seafood; business and economic issues like cloning, fast food, and globalization; education; environmental issues; government agencies and policies; health; and theories and concepts like free trade."

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Reference & Research Book News

"This informative guide is recommended for academic and public libraries."

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Lawrence Looks at Books

"This important book encourages readers to look to the past as well as the future by getting involved in their local food community. A wonderful addition to a range of collections."

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Library Journal

"The encyclopedia is both easy to read and comprehend and well positioned costwise to compete in the public library market as well as providing great information for the undergraduate. Recommended for most libraries."

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Booklist

"Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers."

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