Lobster

From pauper's food to cultural icon, this book tells the story of the use andconsumption of the lobster. From coastal fishers through the IndustrialRevolution to modern times, the book shows how the lobster has been transformedfrom peasant food into a luxurious delicacy. Lobster: A Global Historyis the first book to describe the social history of the consumption of thisseafood around the world, and to address the current controversy about thehumane killing of lobsters, which may...
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From pauper's food to cultural icon, this book tells the story of the use andconsumption of the lobster. From coastal fishers through the IndustrialRevolution to modern times, the book shows how the lobster has been transformedfrom peasant food into a luxurious delicacy. Lobster: A Global Historyis the first book to describe the social history of the consumption of thisseafood around the world, and to address the current controversy about thehumane killing of lobsters, which may alter the readers' enjoyment of thedish. It includes beautiful images of rarely-seen lobsters, and both old andcontemporary lobster recipes. Lobster will appeal to anyone who loves this fascinating crustacean, or whohas chased a lobster across the kitchen floor.