Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-251) and index.
Contents
Introduction: Chu-Lin and Espinette. A note on pig evolution -- Once upon a boar -- Old MacDonald had a farm -- Food waste and modern farming -- Fluorescent green pigs -- What doesn't kill you ... -- Pork cooking science -- The swine; he is unclean to you -- Identities and pork politics -- Pig wars -- Conclusion: Carnism, or why I used to eat pork -- Appendix: A note on pig breeds.