Agrarian Dreams: The Paradox of Organic Farming in California,9780520240957

Agrarian Dreams: The Paradox of Organic Farming in California

by
ISBN13: 9780520240957
ISBN10: 0520240952
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-08-01
Publisher(s): Univ of California Pr
Upgraded Edition: Click here!
List Price: $39.93

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

New Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $2.66

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

List of Tables
ix
List of Abbreviations
xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Maps
xvii
Agrarian Dreams
1(22)
Finding the Way: Roads to Organic Production
23(19)
Organic Farming: Ideal Practices and Practical Ideals
42(19)
California Dreaming: California's Agro-Industrial Legacy
61(28)
Organic Sediment: A Geography of Organic Production
89(21)
Conventionalizing Organic: From Social Movement to Industry via Regulation
110(31)
Organic Regulation Ramified
141(31)
The Agrarian Answer?
172(15)
Appendix 187(12)
Notes 199(20)
Glossary 219(2)
References 221(16)
Index 237

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.