Spam: A Global History - Couverture rigide

Spring, Kelly A.

 
9781836390664: Spam: A Global History

Synopsis

The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a conflict that solidified SPAM’s place in global food culture. Created by Hormel Foods in 1937 to utilize surplus pork shoulder during the Great Depression, SPAM became an essential resource during the Second World War, and helped shape perceptions of American culture. This book explores SPAM’s complex history, from its inception to its resurgence during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its enduring legacy in places like Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa and South Korea. It demonstrates how SPAM, a long-lasting and valuable protein, played a crucial role during wartime and continues to influence dietary practices worldwide.

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À propos de l?auteur

Kelly A. Spring, owner of The Fork Front and convenor of the IHR Food History Seminar, is a food history researcher. Her work examines the history of global food systems.

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