Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies

by Holmes, Seth

• ISBN13: 9780520398634
• ISBN10: 0520398637
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780520398641
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780520275140
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-11-28
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services
• More Book Details

About This Book

Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies: Migrant Farmworkers in the United States

ISBN: 9780520398634

About This Book

"Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies" is a powerful and intimate examination of the everyday lives, suffering, and resistance of Mexican migrants in our contemporary food system. Written by Seth Holmes, an anthropologist and MD, this book delves into the ways market forces, anti-immigrant sentiment, and racism undermine health and healthcare for migrant farmworkers.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in fields such as cultural and medical anthropology, immigration and ethnic studies, labor and agriculture studies. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the experiences of migrant farmworkers and the broader social inequities they face.

History and Editions

The updated edition of "Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies" includes a new preface and epilogue co-written with Jorge Ramirez-Lopez. This edition provides a substantive update about the protagonists in the book, focusing on their involvement in movements for Indigenous immigrant rights, farmworker rights, and the right to health over the last decade. The book has been a significant contribution to public anthropology since its initial publication.

Author and Other Works

Seth Holmes is a renowned anthropologist and MD known for his embodied anthropology approach. His work in "Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies" reflects his commitment to understanding how social inequities become perceived as normal and natural in society and healthcare. Holmes's work is often compared to that of Paul Farmer and Didier Fassin, highlighting his dedication to ethnographic research that challenges societal norms.

Key Features

• Intimate Examination: The book offers an intimate look at the lives of Mexican migrants through ethnographic research.
• Embodied Anthropology: Holmes's approach involves living with the subjects he studies, including trekking through the desert and living in farm labor camps.
• Social Inequities: The book explores how market forces and racism undermine health and healthcare for migrant farmworkers.
• Resistance and Rights: It highlights the collective efforts of migrant workers and Indigenous communities in advocating for their rights.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780520398634
• eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9780520398641)
• Other Editions: The book is part of the California Series in Public Anthropology.

Publication Details

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Number of Pages: 323
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• First Edition: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9780520398641)
• eBook: Available with built-in study tools like highlights and read-aloud features (VitalSource).
• Related ISBNs:
• 9780520398641 (eTextbook)
• 0520398641 (eTextbook)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.