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The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved | 
 enlarge | Author: Sandor Ellix Katz
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Category: EBooks
List Price: $20.00
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 9036
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Pages: 400
Number Of Items: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.3
ASIN: B0011FTQVW
Publication Date: June 28, 1905
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An instant classic for a new generation of monkey-wrenching food activists. Food in America is cheap and abundant, yet the vast majority of it is diminished in terms of flavor and nutrition, anonymous and mysterious after being shipped thousands of miles and passing through inscrutable supply chains, and controlled by multinational corporations. In our system of globalized food commodities, convenience replaces quality and a connection to the source of our food. Most of us know almost nothing about how our food is grown or produced, where it comes from, and what health value it really has. It is food as pure corporate commodity. We all deserve much better than that. In The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved, author Sandor Ellix Katz (Wild Fermentation, Chelsea Green 2003) profiles grassroots activists who are taking on Big Food, creating meaningful alternatives, and challenging the way many Americans think about food. From community-supported local farmers, community gardeners, and seed saving activists, to underground distribution networks of contraband foods and food resources rescued from the waste stream, this book shows how ordinary people can resist the dominant system, revive community-based food production, and take direct responsibility for their own health and nutrition.
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Thoughtful, non-hysterical, and comprehensive guide to EATING today December 14, 2008
Jennifer M. Macleod (Canada)
From the title and cover, I was expecting a lot more hysteria and a lot more to disagree with in this book than I actually found, which was a readable, enjoyable, even laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly touching book.
For someone who spends much of his life outside of mainstream society (Katz is a long-term resident of an "intentional community" with no municipal water hookup), Katz's outlook is exceptionally balanced.
His take on Western medicine, for example, which advocates taking the most helpful of the Western and "alternative" traditions, is well-thought-out and sensitive. I was also pleased at his outlook towards eating meat and the discussion of vegans, vegetarians, and those who are, like him, "post-vegetarian" yet who still think long and hard about the meat they consume.
Few issues are purely black and white for Katz. The reason the book is probably so thick is because he's not afraid to take on the shades of grey, telling it like he sees it, with exceptional humility and tons and tons of research to back him up. If you have the patience to read along with him, and a little humility of your own, you'll probably find you have a lot to learn.
This isn't strictly a book about food, and the topics do wander a bit (food, plants, water, etc), but Katz's earnest interest makes for fascinating reading nevertheless.
You may not agree with everything he has to say, but despite the cover and its rather trivial-looking illustration, I do consider this an important book for anyone who wants to start seriously rethinking how sustainable our entire society's lifestyle really is - without getting lambasted or bored to tears with a sombre treatise.
A Powerful Tool for Inquisitive Readers October 15, 2008
J. R. Accettola (Oakland CA)
"The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved" by Sandor Katz is created to be used by its readers, not merely consumed. He has clearly laid out as comprehensive and inclusive an agenda as any I have seen, covering industrial food production, dumpster diving, fermenting, foraging, vegetarianism and many other topics. His writing style is humble, clear and flows well -- while he incorporates plenty of information about his and his own experiences, the first person narrative is neatly integrated into the overall message. Each chapter is written as a standalone article and ends with recipes and resources for futher research.
Katz's approach is truly one of conservation and relativity -- he constantly notes that each individual's particular body chemistry, culture and food preferences mean that a diet that works for him (now) may not work for you. He encourages exploration, examination and critical thought.
Sadly, but perhaps not surprisingly, the negative reviews of his books on Amazon are largely from homophobes. While he mentions he's fighting AIDS with diet and medication, and that he lives in a queer community - he's not hamfisted about his sexual orientation or lifestyle. He's clear and up front about it but in no sense does he ever offer judgement about the relative merits of his orientation to the mainstream (nor is the book in anyway about sex). Katz provides details about his life as they are relevant to his experiences and experiments with food -- but he's clearly not out to recruit people to the "Gay Nation" nor to challenge their assumptions on homosexuality.
It's very clear that his mission is to provide a catalyst for his readers (whom he assumes are intelligent, inquisitive folks) to scrutinize their diets and food sources and to arm them with tools for making the best choices based on their own particular situations.
just read it, truely inspiring August 15, 2008
Neek
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great book. A really insightful, inspiring, honest and empowering account of somebody who cares about the planet, its people and its food.
I've shown my friends this book as it traveled with me. If I could I'd borrow you mine. Just get it!
Great Real Food Solidarity March 23, 2008
Taraneh Aghdaie (Kansas)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book provides lots of good info on what's really going on in the food supply, as well as suggestions on getting good food.
It also made me feel better knowing that there are lots of other people who care about the quality of our food.
This is a great read. January 26, 2008
L. Zahn (Minnesota)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I loved reading this book and feeling like a radical because of my food choices! Sandor Ellix Katz writes well and has great stories relating to food. This is a great book for those interested in healthy fermented foods and local, seasonal eating.
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