Joan Dye Gussow
Joan Dye Gussow was a renowned nutritionist and educator, celebrated as a pioneer of the 'eat locally, think globally' movement. Born in 1927, she dedicated her career to examining the intricate connections between agricultural practices and public health. Gussow served as a professor emeritus at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she influenced generations of students and professionals. Her influential book, 'The Feeding Web: Issues in Nutritional Ecology,' published in 1978, helped shape contemporary discussions around food systems and sustainability, impacting notable writers such as Michael Pollan and Barbara Kingsolver. Gussow's legacy continues to resonate in the realms of nutrition and environmental advocacy.
Born on Jun 18, 1927 (97 years old)
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Joan Dye Gussow was a nutritionist and educator who was often referred to as the matriarch of the 'eat locally, think globally' food movement.
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