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American Tuna: The Rise And Fall Of An Improbable Food (Volume 37) (California Studies In Food And Culture)
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In A Lively Account Of The American Tuna Industry Over The Past Century, Celebrated Food Writer And Scholar Andrew F. Smith Relates How Tuna Went From Being Sold Primarily As A Fertilizer To Becoming The Most Commonly Consumed Fish In The Country. In American Tuna, The Socalled Chicken Of The Sea Is Both The Subject And The Backdrop For Other Facets Of American History: U.S. Foreign Policy, Immigration And Environmental Politics, And Dietary Trends.Smith Recounts How Tuna Became A Popular Lowcost Highprotein Food Beginning In 1903, When The First Can Rolled Off The Assembly Line. By 1918, Skyrocketing Sales Made It One Of Americas Most Popular Seafoods. In The Decades That Followed, The American Tuna Industry Employed Thousands, Yet At At Midcentury Production Started To Fade. Concerns About Toxic Levels Of Methylmercury, Bycatch Issues, And Overharvesting All Contributed To The Demise Of The Industry Today, When Only Three Major Canned Tuna Brands Exist In The United States, All Foreign Owned. A Remarkable Cast Of Characters Fishermen, Advertisers, Immigrants, Epicures, And Environmentalists, Among Many Otherspopulate This Fascinating Chronicle Of American Tastes And The Forces That Influence Them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'American Tuna: The Rise and Fall of an Improbable Food' about? A: This book provides a detailed account of the American tuna industry, tracing its evolution from being used as fertilizer to becoming a popular seafood. It discusses the cultural, political, and environmental factors influencing the industry over the past century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Andrew F. Smith, a celebrated food writer and scholar known for his insights into food history and culture.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in this book? A: The book explores themes such as U.S. foreign policy, immigration, environmental politics, and dietary trends, all framed within the context of the tuna industry.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in food history? A: Yes, 'American Tuna' is particularly suitable for readers interested in food history, as it provides a comprehensive look at the socio-economic factors that shaped the American tuna industry.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on August 8, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'American Tuna' have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: It is a hardcover edition, which provides durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is Volume 37 in the 'California Studies in Food and Culture' series.
- Q: Are there any notable characters mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book features a diverse cast of characters, including fishermen, advertisers, immigrants, and environmentalists who have influenced the tuna industry.