Going Organic
Author | : Stewart Lockie |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781845931582 |
ISBN-13 | : 1845931580 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book sets out to examine what really is going on in the organic sector socially and politically. In the process, it debunks a number of apparently common-sense beliefs: that organic consumers are wealthy environmental and health extremists; that growth in the industry will inevitablyundermine its environmental values; that mainstream media is antagonistic to organics; and that the industry is driven by consumer demand. This book seeks to make a practical contribution to the development of more sustainable food systems by articulating what it takes to get people involved inorganics at each stage of the food chain.