Eating Meat: Science and Consumption Culture - Softcover

Swatland, Howard J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955501199 ISBN 13: 9780955501197

Publisher: 5m Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Aimed at meat aficionados and animal scientists, this book represents a celebration of meat as a dietary staple and a part of human culture. It is both an informative exploration of where meat sits in human history/culture and a technical guide to understanding the foodstuff better. The book begins with a compelling argument for why it is appropriate for humans to eat meat, the constancy of meat as a food resource throughout human history, and the advancement from a hunting-based activity to a planned farming system. It then moves onto practical topics, providing a fascinating insight into the physical properties of meat, including meat cuts, palatability, cooking processes, processed meats, quality evaluation, and meat related terminology. The content is focused upon red meats, and meats which are commonly consumed in developed countries. [Subject: Food Production, Animal Science]

About this title

About the Author

Professor, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Edition details

• Publisher: 5m Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0955501199
• ISBN 13: 9780955501197
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 206