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Food storage practices within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : an ethnographic comparison of discourses

Creator:

Valora, Amanda

Abstract:

Personal preparedness and self-‐reliance have been themes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-‐day Saints since its early days as an organized religion. These themes are still strong and vibrant today and one of their key aspects is the practice of food storage. Personal and familial preparation for problems...

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Masters Thesis

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THE THESIS OF Amanda Valora for the degree of Master of Arts
Tastes of Sovereignty : An Ethnography of Sámi Food Movements in Arctic Sweden

Creator:

Green, Amanda Sophie

Abstract:

In this dissertation, I examine the process of building a Sámi food movement in northern Sweden. Using 15 months of ethnographic research that included observation of food events (n=100) and semi-structured interviews with food producers and activists (n=47), I describe how Sámi individuals are incorporating global food activism frameworks into...

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Dissertation

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Amanda Sophie
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Farms in the Willamette Valley

Creator:

Loewenstern, Eli

Abstract:

This thesis examines the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on farms in the Willamette Valley. Using semi-structured interviews, this study analyzes the economic and social challenges created by the pandemic and the adaptation strategies farmers employed to build resilience within the food system. This study found that the farmers experienced...

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Masters Thesis