- Taschenbuch: 256 Seiten
- Verlag: William Morrow Paperbacks; Auflage: Reprint (13. Oktober 2009)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 006135385X
- ISBN-13: 978-0061353857
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 20,5 x 16,2 x 1,6 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 637.560 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The cow. Central to human existence since time began, cows have served as a source of food, a means of labor, an economic resource, an inspiration for art, and even as a religious icon—many cultures worshipped the cow as a god.
Beef is the captivating history of an animal whose relationship with humanity has shaped the world as we know it. Peppered with lively anecdotes and culinary tidbits, this engaging panoramic view of the cow's long and colorful history spans the globe—from ancient Mediterranean bullfighting rings to the rugged grazing grounds of eighteenth-century England, from the quiet farms of Japan's Kobe beef cows to crowded American stockyards and the remote villages in East Africa that are home to the Masai, to whom cattle mean everything. Leaving no stone unturned, Beef is not only a compelling story but a necessary call to arms, offering practical solutions for confronting the sad current condition of the wasteful and destructive beef and dairy industries.
You will never look at steak the same way again.
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Andrew Rimas is a journalist and the managing editor of the Improper Bostonian Magazine. He has worked as an associate editor for Boston Magazine and his writing has appeared in the Boston Globe, Boston Globe Magazine, and the Ottawa Citizen, among other publications. He lives in Boston.
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An offal good time
25. September 2008
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The sub-title of `Beef` hints of an "untold story". Actually, it turns out, there is not a single story, but many stories, each from 1 paragraph to a few pages long. These wide ranging mini stories, encyclopedic snippets really, are categorized into chapters along chronological order, from pre-history to the present. Such a presentation, without a central narrative, would not hold many readers attention, so the authors also took some trips to exotic locations and weave in travel tales related to beefy places and people. This is a standard creative non-fiction technique commonly found in books like Mark Kurlansky's Salt: A World History although the overall effect here is muted because there is no "mystery" to create tension. However we do get a few recipes, including how to make cheddar cheese.
The last chapter of the book is the best, from the 20th century to the present. It suggests the current industrialized methods of raising beef are unsustainable and the future will see changes. The earlier chapters about the history of beef are interesting, but prior to the 19th century, I found it somewhat meandering. It's not a scholarly or definitive treatment. I noticed a few mistakes; the authors use the term "Dark Ages", which has been largely deprecated by medieval historians; and they mistakenly use "sweetmeat" to refer to offal.(*)
Sort of like how a cow is made up of many cuts of beef, `Beef` is a a number of styles and techniques weaved together. History, travel, journalism, recipes. Some parts are more interesting than others, and it will largely depend on what the reader already knows and is interested in. It's a short book that can be read easily in a day (or cross USA plane trip).
(*) Sweetmeat is bread, sweetbread is meat. Strange as it sounds, the Oxford English Dictionary confirms it. Since I am reading an Advanced Readers Copy, this may be corrected in the final edition.
The last chapter of the book is the best, from the 20th century to the present. It suggests the current industrialized methods of raising beef are unsustainable and the future will see changes. The earlier chapters about the history of beef are interesting, but prior to the 19th century, I found it somewhat meandering. It's not a scholarly or definitive treatment. I noticed a few mistakes; the authors use the term "Dark Ages", which has been largely deprecated by medieval historians; and they mistakenly use "sweetmeat" to refer to offal.(*)
Sort of like how a cow is made up of many cuts of beef, `Beef` is a a number of styles and techniques weaved together. History, travel, journalism, recipes. Some parts are more interesting than others, and it will largely depend on what the reader already knows and is interested in. It's a short book that can be read easily in a day (or cross USA plane trip).
(*) Sweetmeat is bread, sweetbread is meat. Strange as it sounds, the Oxford English Dictionary confirms it. Since I am reading an Advanced Readers Copy, this may be corrected in the final edition.
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Horns and Hoofs
3. Oktober 2008
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This is a delightful history of cattle from ancient times until now. Well written and quite interesting not only for those who live in beef producing areas, but also for anyone who wants to know the historical background of the great American cheeseburger. I ordered this book because both of my grandfathers were cattlemen. I would have liked for the writers to spend a little more time on the lore of the west and the culture of the cowboy (which is why the book received 4 stars instead of 5). One of my favorite paragraphs in the whole book was on this subject of cowboy culture:
"Cowboys left a cultural legacy far disproportionate to their numbers, their acheivement, or their economic impact. To list all the cowboy movies, musical acts, clothing lines, and political apery would take a compendium of monstrous, even Texan, proportions, and to analyze its meaning would tax a rawhide Baudrillard. Suffice to say that in large parts of America, a Stetson is equivalent to a monk's tonsure - it's a badge of belief. Instead of believing in the holy apostolic church, though, its wearers believe in 'individualism,' in steel guitars, and in nostalgia for the open prairie." (page 167).
I wear my "tonsure" every day and this book is a good guide to the "apostolic succession" of those who wore it before me.
"Cowboys left a cultural legacy far disproportionate to their numbers, their acheivement, or their economic impact. To list all the cowboy movies, musical acts, clothing lines, and political apery would take a compendium of monstrous, even Texan, proportions, and to analyze its meaning would tax a rawhide Baudrillard. Suffice to say that in large parts of America, a Stetson is equivalent to a monk's tonsure - it's a badge of belief. Instead of believing in the holy apostolic church, though, its wearers believe in 'individualism,' in steel guitars, and in nostalgia for the open prairie." (page 167).
I wear my "tonsure" every day and this book is a good guide to the "apostolic succession" of those who wore it before me.
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Surprisingly Tasty Read
15. Januar 2009
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I was pleasantly surprised by this book - it was easy to read in small chunks because each chapter is almost stand-alone. The authors range over a wide span of historical periods and topics (religion, culture, art, and science) related to cattle. Starting in pre-history with the ferocious aurochs and progressing to the industrialized feed-lots of today, the authors weave a tale that was more interesting than I expected. You can tell the authors care about their subject, especially in the latter chapters which include dire warnings about the non-sustainability of current cattle-raising practices. I thought the recipes scattered throughout the book added a touch of fun as well.
This book would probably not appeal to someone who wants a scholarly, in-depth treatment of the topic, but for someone who has a casual interest it was full of fascinating tidbits.
This book would probably not appeal to someone who wants a scholarly, in-depth treatment of the topic, but for someone who has a casual interest it was full of fascinating tidbits.
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