Mark Essig
Lesser Beasts
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465052745
- author:
- Mark Essig
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.9 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Animal Sciences
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The humble pig has long been misunderstood. While other animals are prized for their productivity, the pig is valued primarily for its meat. Yet, this reputation comes at a cost: pigs are intelligent, self-sufficient, and omnivorous creatures that have been unfairly maligned.
Historian Mark Essig explores the complex relationship between humans and pigs in Lesser Beasts, tracing the evolution of our partnership from Neolithic villages to modern industrial farms. He reveals how pigs' unique biology has led to their demonization throughout history, and argues that we ignore this at our peril.
This book is a fascinating blend of culinary and natural history, demonstrating the importance of the pig in human culture and the tragedy of its modern treatment. By examining the role of pork in societies past and present, Essig sheds light on the consequences of our symbiotic relationship with these remarkable animals.
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