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The Mushroom at the End of the World traces the intricate commodity chain of matsutake mushrooms through a mosaic of cultures and industries. By following Japanese gourmets, capitalist traders, Hmong jungle fighters, Yi Chinese goat herders, Finnish nature guides, and others, the book illuminates how local actors navigate and influence global capitalism. It also explores fungal ecologies and forest histories, offering insights into how humanity might coexist sustainably amid widespread environmental degradation.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
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