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Like others in the Hot Topics series, this title about organic foods gives a concise but thorough overview of a complex issue. The introduction, Organic Goes Mainstream, points to the timeliness of the topic, and students preparing reports or those simply interested in the health and environmental benefits of organic foods will appreciate the carefully presented, well-researched chapters about the history of the organic movement, the controversy surrounding organic standards, and criticisms of organic methods from the conventional food industry. Sidebars, study questions, ample photos, and comprehensive chapter notes complete this on-target resource.--Engberg, Gillian Copyright 2008 Booklist