Routledge Seasonal Workers in Mediterranean Agriculture Book

Explore the complex reality of modern food production with Seasonal Workers in Mediterranean Agriculture: The Social Costs of Eating Fresh. Published by Routledge as part of the Earthscan Food and Agriculture series, this book examines the rapid expansion of intensive fruit and vegetable production across south and west Europe over the last thirty years. As agricultural methods shift from small-scale family farming to industrialized global systems, the reliance on migrating seasonal labor has grown significantly. This work provides a detailed look at the movement of workers from Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Latin America who sustain these regional economies. It stands as the first text to address global agro-migration complexes throughout the Mediterranean region. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how intensive production and changing working conditions impact the social landscape. This book is an essential resource for those studying the connection between global food demands and the human labor required to meet them.