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Benjamin Lorr, "The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket" (Penguin, 2020)

New Books in Anthropology

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The Complex Supply Chain Behind American Supermarkets

This chapter discusses the hidden and complex supply chain behind American supermarkets, exploring the journey of products from point of sale to the forests of Thailand. It also highlights the author's background as a writer and immersive journalist, sharing their approach of getting close to people in various industries to uncover their stories.

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