The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 109 photographs and illustrations - some color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.

The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 48 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.

Discover the transformative power of "The Plant-Based Revolution", a book that not only redefines our relationship with food but also invites us to be part of a global shift towards a more sustainable future. Through an exciting journey, the author will guide you through the shocking world of plant-based diets, showing you how this simple change on your plate can have profound effects on your health, animal welfare and the health of the planet. With solid, research-based arguments and personal anecdotes, this book will empower you to make conscious food choices that resonate with your ethical values and contribute to a more compassionate and sustainable world. Join the revolution that is reshaping the global food landscape, and be part of the solution in the fight against climate change and for a healthier future for all.

Vegetarianism is not a diet trend, or the flavor of the month. Instead, it is a philosophy and practice with roots in antiquity. Vegetarianism has existed for centuries in much of the world as a social movement and subculture. In the United States, this subculture has existed for more than 200 years. In this book, the Iacobbos bring this thriving subculture to life. By examining its businesses, organizations, events, scholarship, and influence on the arts, and by interviewing dozens of vegetarians and vegans, the authors reveal a subculture whose members hold a variety of perspectives on everything from animal rights to advocacy, politics, and religion. Building upon their previous book, a history of vegetarianism, the Iacobbos delve into its current incarnations. They include information on the food industry, health studies on the benefits of vegetarians and vegan ways of eating, the popularity of vegetarianism, and the backlash against it. They highlight the work of vegetarian advocates and provide a glimpse of the stores, magazines, restaurants, and organizations that bring this subculture together. Finally, they include projections for the future from vegetarians, environmentalists, lawyers, nutritionists, economists, and experts in animal rights.

For roughly ten generations, we have been living in an era of industrialisation. An era that keeps going non-stop. Humanity is, so to speak, in overdrive! This does also apply to our diets; meat has become a cheap mass-produced commodity and we eat sun-ripened papayas in the coldest winters. Common shrimps are caught in the Norther Sea, peeled in Morocco and then send back to Northern Germany where they are then sold and eaten as “freshly caught”. Meanwhile, there is more plastic floating around in the deep sea than maritime creatures. In a large part of the world, many humans are still suffering from malnutrition – in other parts of the globe, there has been a rapid increase in obesity, diabetes and the like. Considering this, one might think that a vegetarian and, in a wider sense, vegan approach to diets is a young phenomenon, that has sprung mainly from the wealthy, privileged classes of the First World. Though that is far from true!

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.

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