Quinoa: Food Politics and Agrarian Life in the Andean Highlands
(Part of the Interpretations of Culture in the New Millennium Series)
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Quinoa's new status as a superfood has altered the economic fortunes of Quechua farmers in the Andean highlands. Linda J. Seligmann journeys to the Huanoquite region of Peru to track the mixed blessings brought about by the surging worldwide popularity of this "exquisite grain." Focusing on how Indigenous communities have confronted globalization, Seligmann examines the influence of food politics, development initiatives, and the region's agrarian history on present-day quinoa production among Huanoquite?os. She also looks at the human stories behind these transformations, from the work of quinoa brokers to the ways Huanoquite's men and women navigate the shifts in place and power occurring in their homes and communities. Finally, Seligmann considers how the consequences of nearby mining may impact Huanoquite?os' ability to farm quinoa and thrive in their environment, and the efforts they are taking to resist these threats to their way of life.
The untold story behind the popular health food, Quinoa illuminates how Indigenous communities have engaged with the politics and policies surrounding their production of a traditional and minor crop that became a global foodstuff.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0252086880
ISBN13:9780252086885
Release Date:January 2023
Publisher:University of Illinois Press
Length:222 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"
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