Sacred Cow, Mad Cow A History of Food Fears |
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| Author:
| Ferrières, Madeleine |
| Translator:
| Gladding, Jody |
| Series title: | Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-231-13192-6 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2005 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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From the markets of medieval Europe to the slaughterhouses of twentieth-century Chicago, Madeleine Ferri#65533;res offers a colorful and insightful history of how we've decided what not to eat. Ferri#65533;res explores panics, myths, and changing attitudes regarding food as well as various attempts throughout history to ensure food safety. She demonstrates that fears of food have been inspired not only by safety concerns but also by cultural, political, and religious prejudices.
From the markets of medieval Europe to the slaughterhouses of twentieth-century Chicago, Madeleine Ferri#65533;res offers a colorful and insightful history of how we've decided what not to eat. Ferri#65533;res explores panics, myths, and changing attitudes regarding food as well as various attempts throughout history to ensure food safety. She demonstrates that fears of food have been inspired not only by safety concerns but also by cultural, political, and religious prejudices.