Putting Meat on the American Table

A story superbly told with wisdom and wit, richly written and beautifully illustrated with early photographs and print advertisements.

Horowitz covers a broad swath of food history in a short and accessible book.

It is not a particularly pretty story, but it is one that Horowitz tells well.

An important work of historical scholarship.

Horowitz's study is a solid, well-researched, and nuanced piece of work.

A vitally important contribution... Should be read by anyone interested in food, technology, consumption, and American history in general.

An intriguing overview of the culture and processes of producing and consuming meat in America. The author addresses the rituals, technology, business, labor, selling, and innovations that have enabled Americans to enjoy their chickens, steaks, and hot dogs. An interesting course book for foodways scholars, business and labor historians, historians of technology, and students of material culture.

Horowitz has provided an important, unique, and splendidly written introduction to the history of meat production, distribution, and consumption in America. Scholars and students alike will benefit from the book's valuable background information, and from its skillful illustration of how industries evolve.