Agrarian Dreams The Paradox of Organic Farming in California

Name: Agrarian Dreams The Paradox of Organic Farming in California
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ISBN: 9780520240957

ISBN-10: 0520240952

ISBN-13: 9780520240957

Edition: 2004

Authors: Julie Guthman

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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.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 8/4/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 264
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



Contents List of Tables List of Abbreviations Acknowledgments Maps



Agrarian Dreams



Finding the Way: Roads to Organic Production



Organic Farming: Ideal Practices and Practical Ideals



California Dreaming: California's Agro-Industrial Legacy



Organic Sediment: A Geography of Organic Production



Conventionalizing Organic: From Social Movement to Industry via Regulation



Organic Regulation Ramified



The Agrarian Answer?


Appendix


Notes


Glossary of Key Terms


References


Index