Beef: A Global History

by Lorna Piatti-Farnell

Hamburgers, pot roast, stew, steak, brisket--these mouthwatering dishes all have cows in common. But while the answer to the question, "Where's the beef?" may be, "everywhere," links to obesity and heart disease, mad-cow disease, and global warming have caused consumers to turn a suspicious eye onto the ubiquitous meat. Arguing that beef farming, cooking, and eating is found in virtually every country, Beef delves into the social, cultural,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780230818
• ISBN13: 9781780230818
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.9" x 7.8"