Tied To The Great Packing Machine
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Tied To The Great Packing Machine
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Author : Wilson J. Warren
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2009-11
Tied To The Great Packing Machine written by Wilson J. Warren and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11 with Business & Economics categories.
Ambitious in its historical scope and its broad range of topics, Tied to the Great Packing Machine tells the dramatic story of meatpacking’s enormous effects on the economics, culture, and environment of the Midwest over the past century and a half. Wilson Warren situates the history of the industry in both its urban and its rural settings—moving from the huge stockyards of Chicago and Kansas City to today’s smaller meatpacking communities—and thus presents a complete portrayal of meatpacking’s place within the larger agro-industrial landscape. Writing from the vantage point of twenty-five years of extensive research, Warren analyzes the evolution of the packing industry from its early period, dominated by the big terminal markets, through the development of new marketing and technical innovations that transformed the ways animals were gathered, slaughtered, and processed and the final products were distributed. In addition, he concentrates on such cultural impacts as ethnic and racial variations, labor unions, gender issues, and changes in Americans’ attitudes toward the ethics of animal slaughter and patterns of meat consumption and such environmental problems as site-point pollution and microbe contamination, ending with a stimulating discussion of the future of American meatpacking. Providing an excellent and well-referenced analysis within a regional and temporal framework that ensures a fresh perspective, Tied to the Great Packing Machine is a dynamic narrative that contributes to a fuller understanding of the historical context and contemporary concerns of an extremely important industry.
Iowa History Reader
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Author : Marvin Bergman
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2008-03-15
Iowa History Reader written by Marvin Bergman and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-15 with History categories.
In 1978 historian Joseph Wall wrote that Iowa was “still seeking to assert its own identity. . . . It has no real center where the elite of either power, wealth, or culture may congregate. Iowa, in short, is middle America.” In this collection of well-written and accessible essays, originally published in 1996, seventeen of the Hawkeye State’s most accomplished historians reflect upon the dramatic and not-so-dramatic shifts in the middle land’s history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Marvin Bergman has drawn upon his years of editing the Annals of Iowa to gather contributors who cross disciplines, model the craft of writing a historical essay, cover more than one significant topic, and above all interpret history rather than recite it. In his preface to this new printing, he calls attention to publications that begin to fill the gaps noted in the 1996 edition. Rather than survey the basic facts, the essayists engage readers in the actual making of Iowa’s history by trying to understand the meaning of its past. By providing comprehensive accounts of topics in Iowa history that embrace the broader historiographical issues in American history, such as the nature of Progressivism and Populism, the debate over whether women’s expanded roles in wartime carried over to postwar periods, and the place of quantification in history, the essayists contribute substantially to debates at the national level at the same time that they interpret Iowa’s distinctive culture.
Nebraska S Carl Milton Aldrich And The Arbor Day Song
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Author : Rachel Brupbacher
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2022-09
Nebraska S Carl Milton Aldrich And The Arbor Day Song written by Rachel Brupbacher and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09 with History categories.
The Origins of the Arbor Day Song Since 1910, the Arbor Day Song has been a cherished part of Nebraska's tree-planting holiday tradition. Its author, Carl Milton Aldrich, belonged to an exceptionally talented family that included his mother, a Woman's Christian Temperance Union co-founder, and retail magnate Harry Selfridge. Born to pioneering associates of J. Sterling Morton, the Otoe County native became a leading meatpacking expert and prominent political activist who associated with some of the most powerful men in Gilded Age America. For thirty years, he expertly managed Nebraska City's largest business, the Morton-Gregson Company, and was one of Arbor Day's most influential promoters. Rachel Brupbacher, his great-great-granddaughter recounts the inspiring story of how he guided his hometown through both its golden years and darkest hours before selflessly working for the sake of its future.
The Rural Midwest Since World War Ii
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Author : Rodney Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
Release Date : 2014-02-01
The Rural Midwest Since World War Ii written by Rodney Anderson and has been published by Northern Illinois University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-01 with History categories.
J.L. Anderson seeks to change the belief that the Midwest lacks the kind of geographic coherence, historical issues, and cultural touchstones that have informed regional identity in the American South, West, and Northeast. The goal of this illuminating volume is to demonstrate uniqueness in a region that has always been amorphous and is increasingly so. Midwesterners are a dynamic people who shaped the physical and social landscapes of the great midsection of the nation, and they are presented as such in this volume that offers a general yet informed overview of the region after World War II. The contributors—most of whom are Midwesterners by birth or residence—seek to better understand a particular piece of rural America, a place too often caricatured, misunderstood, and ignored. However, the rural landscape has experienced agricultural diversity and major shifts in land use. Farmers in the region have successfully raised new commodities from dairy and cherries to mint and sugar beets. The region has also been a place where community leaders fought to improve their economic and social well-being, women redefined their roles on the farm, and minorities asserted their own version of the American Dream. The rural Midwest is a regional melting pot, and contributors to this volume do not set out to sing its praises or, by contrast, assume the position of Midwestern modesty and self-deprecation. The essays herein rewrite the narrative of rural decline and crisis, and show through solid research and impeccable scholarship that rural Midwesterners have confronted and created challenges uniquely their own.
Meat Makes People Powerful
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Author : Wilson J. Warren
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2018-02-15
Meat Makes People Powerful written by Wilson J. Warren and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-15 with Cooking categories.
From large-scale cattle farming to water pollution, meat— more than any other food—has had an enormous impact on our environment. Historically, Americans have been among the most avid meat-eaters in the world, but long before that meat was not even considered a key ingredient in most civilizations’ diets. Labor historian Wilson Warren, who has studied the meat industry for more than a decade, provides this global history of meat to help us understand how it entered the daily diet, and at what costs and benefits to society. Spanning from the nineteenth century to current and future trends, Warren walks us through the economic theory of food, the discovery of protein, the Japanese eugenics debate around meat, and the environmental impact of livestock, among other topics. Through his comprehensive, multifaceted research, he provides readers with the political, economic, social, and cultural factors behind meat consumption over the last two centuries. With a special focus on East Asia, Meat Makes People Powerful reveals how national governments regulated and oversaw meat production, helping transform virtually vegetarian cultures into major meat consumers at record speed. As more and more Americans pay attention to the sources of the meat they consume, Warren’s compelling study will help them not only better understand the industry, but also make more informed personal choices. Providing an international perspective that will appeal to scholars and nutritionists alike, this timely examination will forever change the way you see the food on your plate.
Green Fair And Prosperous
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Author : Charles Connerly
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2020-09-01
Green Fair And Prosperous written by Charles Connerly and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-01 with Nature categories.
At the center of what was once the tallgrass prairie, Iowa has stood out for clearing the land and becoming one of the most productive agricultural states in the nation. But its success is challenged by multiple issues including but not limited to a decline in union representation of meatpacking workers; lack of demographic diversity; the advent of job-replacing mechanization; growing income inequality; negative contributions to and effects of climate change and environmental hazards. To become green, fair, and prosperous, Connerly argues that Iowa must reckon with its past and the fact that its farm economy continues to pollute waterways, while remaining utterly unprepared for climate change. Iowa must recognize ways in which it can bolster its residents’ standard of living and move away from its demographic tradition of whiteness. For development to be sustainable, society must balance it with environmental protection and social justice. Connerly provides a crucial roadmap for how Iowans can move forward and achieve this balance.
The Company Town
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Author : Hardy Green
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2011-04
The Company Town written by Hardy Green and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04 with Business & Economics categories.
Examines how towns across the United States have grown thanks to the existence of one large business being run from the community, discusses how those single-business communities have influenced the American economy, and explores the benefits and consequences of these towns.
Wild Whispers Tales Of The Jungle And Urban Shadows The Jungle Book By Rudyard Kipling The Jungle By Upton Sinclair The Beast In The Jungle By Henry James
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Author : Rudyard Kipling
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2024-06-22
Wild Whispers Tales Of The Jungle And Urban Shadows The Jungle Book By Rudyard Kipling The Jungle By Upton Sinclair The Beast In The Jungle By Henry James written by Rudyard Kipling and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-22 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Book 1: Enter the enchanting world of the jungle with “The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling.” Rudyard Kipling's classic collection of stories introduces readers to Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves, and a cast of memorable animal characters. Filled with adventure, moral lessons, and the beauty of the Indian jungle, Kipling's tales continue to captivate audiences of all ages. Book 2: Witness the harsh realities of urban life with “The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.” Upton Sinclair's novel exposes the exploitation and deplorable conditions of the American meatpacking industry in the early 20th century. Through the experiences of protagonist Jurgis Rudkus, Sinclair's work serves as a powerful critique of the social and economic injustices of the time, sparking significant reforms in the industry. Book 3: Delve into the psychological depths of introspection with “The Beast in the Jungle by Henry James.” Henry James's novella explores the life of John Marcher, a man haunted by a premonition of a significant event, the "beast in the jungle," that will shape his destiny. This introspective work examines the nature of missed opportunities and the profound impact of unfulfilled expectations on the human psyche.
The Jungle
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Author : Upton Sinclair
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2023-01-06
The Jungle written by Upton Sinclair and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-06 with Drama categories.
Using the example of an immigrant family from Lithuania, Sinclair illustrated the disastrous effects of excessive U.S. capitalism dictated by profit-madness and corruption in the late 19th century. In his example, he described the exploitation of workers and the hygienic abuses in the slaughterhouses and canneries in Chicago's Union Stock Yards. He triggered a public scandal that eventually led to changes in the law. Gröls Classics - English Edition
Humanities
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Humanities written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Education, Humanistic categories.