Book · 2014 · Electronic books
Just Food
Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly
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Stephen Dubner · Freakonomics Radio · Aug 2019 Why people recommend it
Just Food by James E. McWilliams is a rigorous agricultural and historical examination that critically evaluates the local food movement and the broader environmental impacts of modern food production. The book was featured prominently on Freakonomics Radio across two different episodes, specifically The Future of Meat which was rebroadcast on August 29, 2019, and the original airing on February 14, 2019. During these segments, host Stephen Dubner brought up the work of agricultural historian James McWilliams to introduce nuanced arguments surrounding the ecological consequences of meat consumption and the complexities of sustainable farming practices. By citing the book, Dubner provided listeners with a historical and factual foundation necessary to understand the heated debates regarding modern dietary habits and environmental preservation. The references to the text helped anchor the broader radio discussions on the future of global food systems, offering listeners a thoughtful critique of conventional wisdom surrounding locavore trends and industrial agriculture alike.
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