Overview
Intended for students, general readers, vegetarians, and vegans, as well as those interested in animal welfare and liberation, this A–Z encyclopedia explores the historical and cultural significance of vegetarianism in the United States and beyond. Vegetarianism in the United States did not start in the 1960s—it has a much longer, complex history going back to the early 1800s. Cultural Encyclopedia of Vegetarianism examines that history through the lens of culture, focusing on what vegetarianism has had to say to and about Americans. This A–Z encyclopedia brings together the work of a number of scholars from diverse fields, including history, sociology, philosophy, religious studies, anthropology, nutrition, American studies, religious studies, women's and gender history, and the history of medicine. Approximately 100 essay entries cover cultural and historical aspects of vegetarianism, primarily but not exclusively in relation to the United States, shedding light on the practice's roots in ancient cultures and challenging popular myths and misconceptions related to both vegetarianism and veganism. With discussions on everything from activist movements to cookbooks, the encyclopedia offers a unique, wide-ranging exploration that will appeal to students, practitioners, and anyone else who wants to know more.
Full Product Details
Author: Margaret Puskar-Pasewicz
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.907kg
ISBN: 9780313375569
ISBN 10: 0313375569
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 16 September 2010
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
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Adult education
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General
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Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
<p> Useful one-volume encyclopedia. . . . A very good index and bibliography complement the text. . . . Recommended. - <p>Choice
A good introduction to vegetarianism, appropriate for school and public library collections. * Booklist * This modest, single-volume encyclopedia is the first to be published regarding vegetarianism and culture. . . . unique in terms of subject matter . . . touches on an area of burgeoning interest . . . * Library Journal * Useful one-volume encyclopedia. . . . A very good index and bibliography complement the text. . . . Recommended. * Choice *
<p>. ..useful one-volume encyclopedia...A very good index and bibliography complement the text...Recommended. - <p>Choice
A good introduction to vegetarianism, appropriate for school and public library collections. - Booklist This modest, single-volume encyclopedia is the first to be published regarding vegetarianism and culture... unique in terms of subject matter ... touches on an area of burgeoning interest ... - Library Journal Useful one-volume encyclopedia... A very good index and bibliography complement the text... Recommended. - Choice
Useful one-volume encyclopedia. . . . A very good index and bibliography complement the text. . . . Recommended. - Choice This modest, single-volume encyclopedia is the first to be published regarding vegetarianism and culture. . . . unique in terms of subject matter . . . touches on an area of burgeoning interest . . . - Library Journal A good introduction to vegetarianism, appropriate for school and public library collections. - Booklist
Author Information
Margaret Puskar-Pasewicz is an independent historian whose research focuses on the social and cultural significance of diet, health, and food practices.
