Encyclopedia of organic, sustainable, and local food [electronic resource] / edited by Leslie A. Duram
- 作者： Duram, Leslie A
- 出版： Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood 2009
- 主題： Food supply--United States , Local foods--United States , Natural foods--United States , Sustainable agriculture--United States
- ISBN： 0313359644 (e-book) 、 9780313359644 (e-book) 、 0313359636 (alk. paper) 、 9780313359637 (alk. paper)
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- 一般註：Includes bibliographical references and index
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- 系統號： 005165842 | 機讀編目格式
館藏資訊
A comprehensive compilation of entries illuminates the key trends, activities, and themes in organic, sustainable, and local food, covering consumers, organizations, farming, policies, and much more. The Encyclopedia of Organic, Sustainable, and Local Food pulls together a fascinating array of diverse, interdisciplinary topics to provide a thorough overview of our current alternative food system. With increasing attention focused on organic and local food, many people are attracted to these sustainable food choices. Yet despite its popularity, there are misconceptions and a general lack of understanding about organic and local food. This encyclopedia illuminates social concerns, economic trends, policy influences, and ecological terms to provide a comprehensive overview. Contributions from expert authors from government agencies, research universities, and private organizations provide key information on each of these relevant topics. Eating is a basic human activity, yet many people do not know where their food comes from. This book helps readers fill the gap between the trendy and the factual.