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pp. viii 280.”Readers will discover why even though countless exotic fruits exist in nature, only several dozen varieties are vailable in supermarkets. Gollner explores the political machinations of multinational fruit corporations, exposing the hidden alliances between agribusiness and government and what that means for public health. He traces the life of mass-produced fruits how they are created, grown, and marketed, and he explores the underworld of fruits that are inaccessible, ignored, and even forbidden in the Western world.”
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| ISBN | 038566267x | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780385662673 | |
| Number of pages | 280 | |
| Original Title | The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession | |
| Published Date | 2008 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | Toronto | |
| Edition | First Edition | |
| Category: | Natural History | |
| Author: | Adam Leith Gollner | |
| Publisher: | Doubleday |
pp. viii 280.”Readers will discover why even though countless exotic fruits exist in nature, only several dozen varieties are vailable in supermarkets. Gollner explores the political machinations of multinational fruit corporations, exposing the hidden alliances between agribusiness and government and what that means for public health. He traces the life of mass-produced fruits how they are created, grown, and marketed, and he explores the underworld of fruits that are inaccessible, ignored, and even forbidden in the Western world.”
| Weight | 1 kg |
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