American Farms, American Food: A Geography of Agriculture and Food Production in the United States
- ISBN-10
- 1498508219
- ISBN-13
- 9781498508216
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 158
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-08-16
- Publisher
- Lexington Books
- Authors
- John C. Hudson, Christopher R. Laingen
Description
This book offers a concise interpretation of how food and agriculture are connected. The chapters treat specific crops or livestock types from the point of view of both production and consumption, highlighting the changes that have taken place in both farming strategies and food preferences over the years.
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