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Every Twelve Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter and the Politics of Sight (Yale Agrarian Studies Series),Used
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A political scientist goes undercover in a modern industrial slaughterhouse for this twentyfirstcentury update of Upton Sinclairs The JungleThis is an account of industrialized killing from a participants point of view. The author, political scientist Timothy Pachirat, was employed undercover for five months in a Great Plains slaughterhouse where 2,500 cattle were killed per dayone every twelve seconds. Working in the cooler as a liver hanger, in the chutes as a cattle driver, and on the kill floor as a foodsafety qualitycontrol worker, Pachirat experienced firsthand the realities of the work of killing in modern society. He uses those experiences to explore not only the slaughter industry but also how, as a society, we facilitate violent labor and hide away that which is too repugnant to contemplate.Through his vivid narrative and ethnographic approach, Pachirat brings to life massive, routine killing from the perspective of those who take part in it. He shows how surveillance and sequestration operate within the slaughterhouse and in its interactions with the community at large. He also considers how society is organized to distance and hide uncomfortable realities from view. With much to say about issues ranging from the sociology of violence and modern food production to animal rights and welfare, Every Twelve Seconds is an important and disturbing work.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Every Twelve Seconds'? A: 'Every Twelve Seconds' focuses on the author's firsthand experiences working undercover in a modern industrial slaughterhouse, providing insights into the realities of industrialized killing and the societal implications of such practices.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Every Twelve Seconds' is Timothy Pachirat, a political scientist who conducted an ethnographic study within a Great Plains slaughterhouse.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some signs of wear but is overall in satisfactory shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Every Twelve Seconds' have? A: 'Every Twelve Seconds' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Every Twelve Seconds' published? A: 'Every Twelve Seconds' was published on March 29, 2013.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is part of the Yale Agrarian Studies Series.
- Q: What topics does the book address? A: 'Every Twelve Seconds' addresses topics such as industrialized slaughter, the sociology of violence, animal rights, and the organization of society in relation to violent labor.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Every Twelve Seconds' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in political science, sociology, and agricultural studies.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of the book? A: Readers can expect a vivid narrative style that combines personal experiences with ethnographic research, providing a deep understanding of the slaughter industry.