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Milk, Modernity And The Making Of The Human: Purifying The Social (Cresc)
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This Book Undertakes A Critique Of The Pervasive Notion That Human Beings Are Separate From And Elevated Above The Nonhuman World And Explores Its Role In The Constitution Of Modernity.The Book Presents A Sociomaterial Analysis Of The British Milk Industry In The Late Nineteenth And Early Twentieth Centuries. It Traces The Dramatic Development Of The Milk Trade From A Cottage Industry Into A Modernised And Integrated System Of Production And Distribution, Examining The Social, Economic And Political Factors Underpinning This Transformation, And Also Highlighting The Important Roles Played By Various Nonhumans, Such As Microbes, Refrigeration Technologies, Diseases, And Even Cows Themselves. Milk As A Substance Posed Deep Social And Material Problems For Modernity, Being Hard To Transport And Keep Fresh As Well As A Highly Fertile Environment For The Growth Of Bacteria And The Transmission Of Diseases Such As Tuberculosis From Cows To Humans. Milk, Modernity And The Making Of The Human Demonstrates How The Resulting Insecurities And Dilemmas Posed A Threat To The Nature/Culture Divide As Milk Consumption Grew Along With Urbanization, And Had Therefore To Be Managed By Emergent Forms Of Scientific And Sanitary Knowledge And Expertise.Milk, Modernity And The Making Of The Human Is An Ideal Volume For Any Researcher Interested In The Hybrid Sociomaterial, Economic And Political Factors Underpinning The Transformation Of The Milk Industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Milk, Modernity and the Making of the Human'? A: The book critiques the notion that humans are separate from the nonhuman world, exploring how this perception has shaped modernity, particularly through the lens of the British milk industry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Milk, Modernity and the Making of the Human' is Richie Nimmo.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 17, 2010.
- Q: What is the significance of milk in this book? A: Milk serves as a focal point to examine social, economic, and political factors, highlighting its challenges in transportation, freshness, and its role in health issues like tuberculosis.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 222 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, 'Milk, Modernity and the Making of the Human' is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Social Sciences.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Researchers and individuals interested in the socio-material, economic, and political aspects of the milk industry transformation would find this book particularly valuable.