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Global Visions, Local Landscapes

In her new book, Gezon argues that local events continuously redefine and challenge global processes of land use and land degradation. She challenges analytical distinctions between separate 'local' and 'global' spaces, rather proposing that the global is one aspect of the local, to the extent that people in any given locale must act within the parameters of policies, authorities, and material conditions that have sources outside of the reach of immediate local networks. Her ethnographic study of Antankarana-identifying rice farmers and cattle herders in northern Madagascar weaves together an analysis of remotely sensed images of land cover over time with ethnographies of situated negotiations between human actors. She focuses in particular on the interplay of political authorities-including family-based elders, a regional indigenous authority, and an NGO charged with enforcement of conservation policies-in the context of specific contests over resource access. Gezon takes a micro-political approach in evaluating conflicts that result in a change in control over local resources by global or supra-national policies, capital, or personnel. Her book will be particularly valuable to researchers and students in anthropology, geography, sociology, and environmental studies, and those involved in conservation and resource management.

Krug Champagne at the Table

Ten world-famous chefs each take a single ingredient to make a recipe that pairs perfectly with an edition of Krug Grande Cuvée or Krug Rosé in this gastronomic world tour from the most prestigious champagne house. Joseph Krug established the champagne house bearing his name in 1843 with the dream to craft the very best champagne he could offer, every single year. This one-of-a-kind pairing book invites readers on a gastronomic world tour. Ten master chefs derive inspiration from Krug cuvées and one simple ingredient each, to deliver over thirty never-before-published recipes. Anne-Sophie Pic and Arnaud Lallement from France; Guillaume Galliot from Hong Kong SAR; Tanja Grandits from Switzerland; Tim Raue from Germany; Enrico Bartolini from Italy; Yosuke Suga from Japan; Lorna McNee from Scotland; and Cassidee Dabney and Nina Compton from the United States are photographed by French duo The Social Food in the intimate surroundings of their kitchens. Recipes such as Cocoa Pigeon and Piquillo Condiment; Risotto with Juniper, Red Prawns and BBQ; are accompanied by paring notes to specific editions of Krug Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé. Texts by Alice Cavanagh also delve into ten themes around Krug, from the ten champagne myths to ten tasting notes and the lifestyle code of the Champagne region. A fresh look into one of France’s most celebrated estates, this exquisite book is bound to appeal to Krug lovers and champagne enthusiasts everywhere.

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