Originally published in 1981, this book examines the ways in which social groups interact in the making of iceberg lettuce in American society.

Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Agriculture and the comparative analysis of production systems; 2. Theory and method; 3. The social organization of lettuce production; 4. Projected consequences of technological change in the lettuce industry; 5. Conclusion; Appendix 1. Basis for calculation of displacement numbers and rates; Notes; Bibliography; Index.