Pig tales : an omnivore's quest for sustainable meat / Barry Estabrook.
"An eye-opening exploration of the commercial pork industry that tells you how you can bring home the bacon without compromising your conscience."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780393240245
- ISBN: 039324024X
- ISBN: 9780393352931
- Physical Description: 335 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-312) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Pig I. The nature of the beast. Hog sense ; Wild things ; Of hogs and humans -- Pig II. Life as a protein product. Big pig ; Hog hell ; Raising a stink ; Hog fights ; Hog wash ; Drug abuse ; A bitter end ; Life on the line ; The crate escape -- Pig III. When pigs fly. Three little pigs ; The pope of pork ; To market. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Swine. Animal welfare. Alternative agriculture. Pork industry and trade. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 338.476649 EST (Text) | 33114017668674 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
