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Burger

Series: Object Lessons
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Burger by Carol J. Adams delves into the cultural, environmental, and ethical aspects of one of the world's favourite fast foods. Through a blend of history and analysis, the book explores how the burger has become a symbol of modern consumption and its impact on society and nature. The author offers a thought-provoking look at how this iconic food reflects broader issues of production and sustainability.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in exploring the cultural, economic, and ethical dimensions of a beloved food item. It's a fascinating read for those intrigued by the intersections of culinary history and social commentary, offering insights into how this staple has influenced and reflected societal trends.

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Burger

A book about the hidden lives of ordinary things. It is an exploration of the history, business, cultural dynamics and gender politics of the ordinary hamburger.

Burger, by pioneering feminist and animal rights activist Carol J. Adams, is a fast-paced and eclectic exploration of the history, business, cultural dynamics and gender politics of the ordinary hamburger.

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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.

The burger, long the All-American meal, is undergoing an identity crisis. From its shifting place in popular culture to efforts by investors such as Bill Gates to create the non-animal burger that can feed the world, the burger’s identity has become as malleable as that patty of protein itself, before it is thrown on a grill.

Carol Adams’s Burger is a fast-paced and eclectic exploration of the history, business, cultural dynamics, and gender politics of the ordinary hamburger.

Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.

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Carol J. Adams's book Burger is an insightful exploration that combines history, pop culture, and advocacy to critique America's fascination with the hamburger. It unpacks the cultural significance of the burger through the lenses of animal rights and feminism, revealing the consequences of carnivorous habits. Readers appreciate the blend of academic depth and accessible writing, noting its ability to provoke thought about environmental and social implications, while maintaining a sense of humour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501329463

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic USA

Illustration: 18 b/w illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 164.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Carol J. Adams is the author of numerous books, including the seminal The Sexual Politics of Meat (Bloomsbury Revelations). She is the co-editor of several path-breaking anthologies, including most recently Ecofeminism: Feminist Intersections with Other Animals and the Earth (co-edited with Lori Gruen, Bloomsbury, 2014) and The Carol J. Adams Reader (2016). Her work is the subject of two recent anthologies, Defiant Daughters: 21 Women of Art, Activism, Animals, and The Sexual Politics of Meat and The Art of the Animal: 14 Women Artists Explore The Sexual Politics of Meat, in which a new generation of feminists, artists, and activists respond to Adams' groundbreaking work. www.caroljadams.com

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