Real Pigs: Shifting Values in the Field of Local Pork
- ISBN-10
- 0822374234
- ISBN-13
- 9780822374237
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 312
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-07-15
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Author
- Brad Weiss
Description
In addition to being one of the United States' largest pork producers, North Carolina is home to a developing niche market of pasture-raised pork. In Real Pigs Brad Weiss traces the desire for "authentic" local foods in the Piedmont region of central North Carolina as he follows farmers, butchers, and chefs through the process of breeding, raising, butchering, selling, and preparing pigs raised on pasture for consumption. Drawing on his experience working on Piedmont pig farms and at farmers’ markets, Weiss explores the history, values, social relations, and practices that drive the pasture-raised pork market. He shows how pigs in the Piedmont become imbued with notions of authenticity, illuminating the ways the region's residents understand local notions of place and culture. Full of anecdotes and interviews with the market's primary figures, Real Pigs reminds us that what we eat and why have implications that resonate throughout the wider social, cultural, and historical world.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2016-08-05
- 306 pages
- Paperback
- Duke University Press Books
Similar books
-
The Pigs Next Door: And You Thought Your Neighbors Were Real Pigs.
By Gina DenofaA unique new twist of an old story for older kids and adults, young at heart. Pretty much everyone enjoys the classic fairy tale about the Three Little Pigs and how they outsmart the Big Bad Wolf.
-
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
By Jon ScieszkaThe wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs. You may think you know the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf-but only one person knows the real story.
-
Real 3D Piglet Pig Adorable Pet Farm Animal Wide Ruled Composition Notebook: Funny Gifts for Pigs Lover, Perfect Pigs Notebook...
By DiegoThis notebook helps plan goals, express thoughts, write new ideas, record daily activities, dates of meetings, events and errands or get rid of negative emotions and stress - writing helps!
-
The Christmas Pig a Story of Real Christmas
By G. Templeton BlackburnDella, a homesick cow from Vermont recently rehomed to North Carolina, learns about Christmas from Grace the pig, and she and her barnyard friends have the adventure of a lifetime.
-
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
By Jon Scieszka, A. WolfA hilarious retelling of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka.You may think you know the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf - but only one person knows the real story. And that person is A. Wolf.
-
Real Men Love Pigs & Beer: Funny Novelty Pig Gifts for Him - Lined Journal / Notebook (Paperback)
By Pink Piglet PressPig Notebook / Diary to Write in.
-
Pig
By Brett MizelleIn Pig, Brett Mizelle provides a richly illustrated and compelling look at the long, complicated relationship between humans and these highly intelligent, sociable animals.
-
Real Ponies Don't Go Oink!
By Patrick F. McManusA collection of articles about the outdoors by an American humorist.
-
Real Women Love PIGS: Funny Lined Journal Notebook, College Ruled Lined Paper, Gifts for PIGS and for All Animals Lovers...
By Iss DesignThis cute journal is the perfect gift for PIGS Size: 6 x 9 inch Pages: 120 High-quality pages High-quality cover with a soft matte professional finish Best gift For your friends
-
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
By Jon ScieszkaThe wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs.