The “Affordable Food” Deception: How the Real Costs of Pesticides Are Hidden, and Food Justice Is Being Obstructed

<p id="p1">Cheapening labor is essential for firm competitiveness and profitability in a capitalist economy and, for the labor force to be constantly renewed, labor needs to eat cheaply. The widespread use of pesticides is a favored means to make food production more &ldquo;cost-effective.&rdquo; Th...

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Main Authors: Clausing, Peter, Garvey, Brian
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2023
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1150666
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