Research and write a short analysis of an important moment in the global commodification of one commodity (i.e., apples or automobiles, bananas or books, coffee or cement, etc.). This can be a recent or historical moment, but must be specific: do not write a historical overview of the commodity. Be sure to demonstrate your understanding of our assigned readings (Rivoli and Cronon) in your analysis (use these as foils* for your analysis). Your paper should cite assigned class readings, or journalistic or other sources, but in addition you must also make meaningful use of at least four academic, non-class sources (peer-reviewed books or journal articles). A detailed grading rubric will be available at attached file. Your paper must be edited, proofread, double-spaced, 1” margins all around, and font 12-point Times New Roman, 1000-1200 words (~4-5 pages; not counting bibliography and illustrations).