Putting Meat on the American Table: Taste, Technology, Transformation,Used

Putting Meat on the American Table: Taste, Technology, Transformation,Used

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Engagingly written and richly illustrated, Putting Meat on the American Table explains how America became a meateating nationfrom the colonial period to the present. It examines the relationships between consumer preference and meat processinglooking closely at the production of beef, pork, chicken, and hot dogs.Roger Horowitz argues that a series of new technologies have transformed American meat. He draws on detailed consumption surveys that shed new light on America's eating preferencesespecially differences associated with income, rural versus urban areas, and race and ethnicity.Putting Meat on the American Table will captivate general readers and interest all students of the history of food, technology, business, and American culture.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'Putting Meat on the American Table'? A: The book explores how America transformed into a meat-eating nation from the colonial period to the present, examining the interplay between consumer preferences and meat processing.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Putting Meat on the American Table' is Roger Horowitz.
  • Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book is richly illustrated, providing visual context to the historical narrative regarding meat consumption in America.
  • Q: What topics does the book cover regarding meat production? A: It covers the production of various meats including beef, pork, chicken, and hot dogs, detailing how technologies have transformed American meat.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, it is suitable for students of food history, technology, business, and American culture due to its detailed analysis and research.
  • Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some signs of wear but is still in a usable state.
  • Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 192 pages.
  • Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
  • Q: When was 'Putting Meat on the American Table' published? A: The book was published on December 19, 2005.
  • Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the illustrated edition.

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