Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the World

Description: The world is passionate about beef. From America’s unending love affair with steakhouses to Japan’s fashionable Kobe dishes to the village fires of rural Africa, where dependence on cattle is often the backbone of tribal society, beef is the meat that moves us. But the story of the cow extends far beyond the spit roast and skillet. Since the beginning of human history, cattle have been central to our existence, not only as a source of food and labor but also as an inspiration for art, warfare, and religion. In Beef, an exuberant, panoramic view of the cow’s rich history, Andrew Rimas and Evan D. G. Fraser tell that surprising story. The authors examine the bovine legacy in its entirety, from breeding to braising, from hunting to worshipping, from ancient Mediterranean bullfighting rings to the rugged pastures of 18th-century England. Seasoned with anecdotes and recipes from across the globe, this entertaining tale serves not only as a compelling story but also as an indictment of the perilous state of beef production in the U.S. and Europe—a situation closer to a health and economic emergency than most would like to believe. The authors also offer practical, viable solutions that can guide the industry toward a more sustainable future.

Price: 18.45 USD

Location: East Hanover, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-10-20T08:21:14.000Z

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