Gristle: From Factory Farms to Food Safety

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Synopsis
The musician and activist offers &“a collection of compelling, well-researched essays . . . shining light on the world of agribusiness&” and Big Meat (Publishers Weekly). For everyone from omnivores to vegans, this eye-opening guide offers food for thought on today&’s meat industry. Moby, renowned musician and passionate vegan, and Miyun Park, leading food policy activist, bring together experts from diverse backgrounds including: farming, workers&’ rights activism, professional athletics, science, environmental sustainability, food business, and animal welfare advocacy. Together, they eloquently lay out how industrial animal agriculture unnecessarily harms workers, communities, the environment, our health, our wallets, and animals. In the tradition of Michael Pollan&’s The Omnivore&’s Dilemma, Gristle combines hard-hitting facts with a light touch and includes informative charts and illustrations depicting the stark realities of America&’s industrial food system. Contributors include: Brendan BrazierLauren BushChristine Chavez and Julie Chavez RodriguezMichael Greger, MDSara Kubersky and Tom O&’HaganFrances Moore Lappé and Anna LappéJohn MackeyDanielle Nierenberg and Meredith NilesWayne PacellePaul and Phyllis Willis
Copyright:
2010

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
146 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781595585905
Related ISBNs:
9781595581914
Publisher:
The New Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Moby and Miyun Park Individual essays
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Animals, Cooking, Food and Wine, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Moby

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