The question of whether the walnuts from Kazakhstan or the beans grown in Bolivia came to Laufer’s table in Oregon without a boost from pesticides and chemical fertilizers becomes an examination of the $27 billion organic food business. It’s a testament to Laufer’s skill as a writer and reporter that he can make an interesting and edifying book out of idle musings on the origins of some organic walnuts and black beans he bought at Trader Joe’s and a local health food store. " book is charming and his attention to detail, combined with a real gift for describing these fascinating characters…made me want to read everything else he has written." - Washington Post His book is a Venn diagram of the beautiful and bizarre." - Los Angeles Times "Like The Orchid Thief, The Dangerous World of Butterflies takes us deep into the dark heart of obsessed collectors and the passionate activism … Laufer, a veteran reporter on cultural and political borders, understands how these worlds cross and collide. Laufer delivers an absorbing science lesson for fans of the colorful bugs.” - Publishers Weekly "Absorbing and far-reaching." -NPR Science Desk
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