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Migrant Labor, Industrial Agriculture, and Imperial Politics: The Working Class in the Global Food System

Melvin Blair

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This book explores the political economy of migrant labor in industrial agriculture, examining the ways in which global capitalism, imperialism, and the state shape the lives of migrant workers. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in California, the book provides a detailed account of the working conditions, living conditions, and political struggles of migrant farmworkers.

Sweet Tyranny: Migrant Labor, Industrial Agriculture, and Imperial Politics (Working Class in American History)

by Kathleen Mapes

5 out of 5

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The book argues that migrant labor is a central component of the global food system, and that the exploitation of migrant workers is essential to the profitability ofindustrial agriculture. The book also examines the ways in which the state regulates migrant labor, and the role of the state in shaping the political struggles of migrant workers.

Migrant Labor and the Global Food System

Migrant labor is a global phenomenon, with millions of workers crossing bFree Downloads each year in search of work. In the United States, migrant labor is essential to the agricultural industry, with over half of all farmworkers being foreign-born. Migrant farmworkers are often employed in low-paid, dangerous, and exploitative jobs. They are often subjected to discrimination, abuse, and violence. Despite the challenges they face, migrant farmworkers play a vital role in the global food system. They produce the food that we eat, and they help to keep food prices low.

Industrial Agriculture and the Exploitation of Migrant Workers

Industrial agriculture is a system of farming that is characterized by the use of large-scale machinery, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. Industrial agriculture is a highly profitable industry, but it is also a major source of environmental pollution and worker exploitation. Migrant farmworkers are often employed in industrial agriculture, and they are often subjected to dangerous working conditions and low wages. Industrial agriculture is a major driver of global hunger, and it is also a major contributor to climate change.

Imperial Politics and the Regulation of Migrant Labor

The state plays a major role in regulating migrant labor. The state sets immigration policies, labor laws, and housing regulations. The state also provides social services to migrant workers. However, the state often fails to protect migrant workers from exploitation and abuse. In fact, the state often colludes with employers to keep migrant workers in a state of vulnerability. Imperial politics is a major factor in the regulation of migrant labor. Imperial politics refers to the ways in which the United States uses its power to influence the policies of other countries. Imperial politics has a major impact on the lives of migrant workers. For example, the United States has pressured Mexico to increase its bFree Download security, which has made it more difficult for Mexican migrant workers to cross the bFree Download. The United States has also pressured Mexico to adopt labor laws that are favorable to employers, which has made it easier for employers to exploit migrant workers.

The Working Class in the Global Food System

Migrant farmworkers are part of the working class. The working class is the class of people who sell their labor power in Free Download to survive. The working class is the majority of the population in the world. The working class is the driving force behind the global economy. However, the working class is often exploited and marginalized. Migrant farmworkers are one of the most exploited and marginalized sectors of the working class. They are often denied basic rights, such as the right to a fair wage, the right to safe working conditions, and the right to a decent home. However, migrant farmworkers are also a resilient and determined group of people. They have a long history of fighting for their rights. Migrant farmworkers are an important part of the working class, and they deserve our support.

This book is a valuable contribution to the study of migrant labor, industrial agriculture, and imperial politics. The book provides a detailed account of the working conditions, living conditions, and political struggles of migrant farmworkers. The book argues that migrant labor is a central component of the global food system, and that the exploitation of migrant workers is essential to the profitability ofindustrial agriculture. The book also examines the ways in which the state regulates migrant labor, and the role of the state in shaping the political struggles of migrant workers.

This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the global food system and the role of migrant labor in it. The book is also essential reading for anyone who wants to support the fight for migrant workers' rights.

Sweet Tyranny: Migrant Labor, Industrial Agriculture, and Imperial Politics (Working Class in American History)

by Kathleen Mapes

5 out of 5