Desrochers, Pierre, 1969-

The locavore's dilemma : in praise of the 10,000-mile diet / Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Shimizu. - 1st ed. - New York : PublicAffairs, c2012. - xxviii, 256 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The globalization of the food supply chain and its discontents -- Myth #1: Locavorism nurtures social capital -- Myth #2: Locavorism delivers a free economic lunch -- Myth #3: Locavorism heals the earth -- Myth #4: Locavorism increases food security -- Myth #5: Locavorism offers tastier, more nutritious and safer food -- Good intentions, bad outcomes -- Conclusion: Let them eat global cake!

9781586489403 (hardcover) 9781586489410 (electronic)

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Produce trade.
Local foods.
Food supply--Economic aspects.
Food supply--Social aspects.
Food--Transportation.
Transportation--Environmental aspects.

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HD9000.5 / .D45 2012