Description
How beef conquered America and gave rise to the modern industrial food system
By the late nineteenth century, Americans rich and poor had come to expect high-quality fresh beef with almost every meal. Beef production in the United States had gone from small-scale, localized operations to a highly centralized industry spanning the country. This book tells the remarkable story of the violent conflict over who would reap the benefits of this new industry and who would bear its heavy costs. Joshua Specht brings to life a turbulent era marked by Indian wars, Chicago labor unrest, and food riots in the streets of New York. A compelling and unfailingly enjoyable read, Red Meat Republic reveals the complex history of exploitation and innovation behind the food we consume today.Author: Joshua Specht
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 10/06/2020
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9780691209180
ISBN10: 0691209189
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | General
- Social Science | Agriculture & Food (see also Political Science | Public Poli
- History | Social History
About the Author
Joshua Specht is assistant professor of history at the University of Notre Dame. Twitter @joshspecht