Description
About the Author
Jonah Raskin is Professor of Communication Studies at Sonoma State University and the author of The Radical Jack London: Writings on War and Revolution, American Scream: Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" and the Making of the Beat Generation, and For the Hell of It: The Life and Times of Abbie Hoffman, all available from University of California Press.
Reviews
"Lyrical... A finely textured account of how the origins of eating and drinking reveal the nuances of modern community." Kirkus Reviews "Each of Raskin's subjects has some unique history, but they are united in their love for what they perceive as a fulfilling rural lifestyle." Booklist "Filled with stories of people's lives, heritage and motivations for working the land ... Each one's story is illuminating." San Francisco Chronicle "Provides vicarious and delicious adventurous ." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Raskin's tone is so endearing, humble, and respectful that his adventures come across as relatable and realistic." Serious Eats "While set in California, [Raskin's] book cites a national trend... Inspiring." Athol Daily News "Crafts an intimate appreciation of Northern California's traditional farming heritage and contemporary organic renaissance." National Geographic Traveler
Book Information
ISBN 9780520268036
Author Jonah Raskin
Format Paperback
Page Count 344
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 363g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 20mm