The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture
Wendell Berry has been a leading figure in the progressive movement for decades. From protesting the Vietnam War to opposing the building of nuclear power plants to fighting against giant agribusinesses he has he has been a touchstone for the deep, enduring values of American liberalism. This book celebrates community and agriculture.
Why this is progressive/liberal: From the locavore movement to the resistance to corporate influence on our food system, Wendell Berry has been ahead of the curve. He has had a tremendous influence on how liberals and progressives understand the value of independent farmers and the communities that grow up around local agriculture.
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