The locavore's dilemma : in praise of the 10,000-mile diet / Pierre Desrochers and Hiroko Shimizu.

Author: Desrochers, Pierre, 1969-

Edition Statement:1st ed.

Imprint:New York : PublicAffairs, c2012.

Descriptionxxviii, 256 p. ; 25 cm.

Note: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!

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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