Food Studies & Nutrition

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"Ecology’s Helper"

From: Overrun

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In this chapter, the author explores the spread of the Asian carp through the rivers of the Arkansas delta region. Topics discussed in this chapter also include the Green Revolution of the 1970s … 33 $3.30 Add
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Across the Seas of Grass

From: Lost Feast

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In this chapter Newman reflects on her travels to the Yukon to explore northern cuisine during which she reflects on the local bison, their preservation, and the history of the decline of … 17 $1.70 Add
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Around the World

The Wrapper

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings

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Michael Stein reflects on his “dumplings around the world” feast to honour his late friend Julie-Rae, friendship, religion, and the food as Shivas. 13 $1.30 Add
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Chapter 2

Growing

From: Farm the City

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This lengthy and comprehensive chapter about growing covers all practical aspects of growing food in urban, paved or contaminated environments including the infrastructure, such as greenhouses … 56 $5.60 Add
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Chapter 2: Foundation

PART I: RED HORIZONS

From: Dinner on Mars

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Chapter 2 focuses on setting up the foundations for a Martian city. Discussing the establishment of a BaseTown, power, self-sufficiency, food sovereignty, self-reliance, solar energy, … ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Colonialism

How Unfair Trade Changed the World

From: The Fair Trade Handbook

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This chapter provides a short history of colonialism, and describes how the economic benefits of colonialism flowed from the colonized to the colonizers, especially through a process of resource … 10 $1.00 Add
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Community Food Centres

Getting Started at The Stop

From: Take Back the Tray

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Connections Between Nature and Healing

From: Field Excercises

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Readings in this book consist of case studies of programs that use outdoor activities such as farming and gardening to help veterans cope with PTSD and disability. This reading explores the ways … 25 $2.50 Add
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Food Prices and the People Who Grow Our Food

From: Grocery Story

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This chapter describes food prices and the effect on the people who grow our food. How is the price of food determined and how does it impact every other link in the food chain? How does market … 17 $1.70 Add
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Fresh Cities

From: A Matter of Taste

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In this chapter, Tucker discusses farmers markets and chain grocery stores in a larger discussion of how the price of food dictates moral and ethical choices. This continues into understanding … 27 $2.70 Add
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From Coffee to Chocolate and Beyond

The Founders

From: In Pursuit of Justice

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Germination

Part II: A History of Seed Politics in Canada

From: Good Crop / Bad Crop

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Chapter 3 explores the germination process, discussing the history of agricultural practice in Canada from pre-colonization, the adoption of Indigenous crops by white settlers, agricultural … 3 $0.30 Add
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Getting to Food Sovereignty

Grassroots Perspectives from the National Farmers Union Interviews with Terry Boehm and Hilary Moore, conducted by Naomi Beingessner

From: Food Sovereignty in Canada

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Global Economy

From: Getting to Zero

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Analyzes the impact of neo-liberalism, globalization, and free trade on global warming. Presents an analysis of corporate power as the key obstacle to meaningful climate action by governments and … 28 $2.80 Add
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Growing Up Rural

From: Agriculture and the Generation Problem

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Topics covered in this chapter include: households, the generational division of labour, education, pluriactivity, and plurilocality. 24 $2.40 Add
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History and Currents of Agroecology Thought

From: Agroecology

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