Vegetarians and Vegans in America Today

Subjects:

• Popular Culture » American Studies
• Health/Medicine » Nutrition
• Sociology » Sociology (General)
• Popular Culture » Food

Reviews:

• Karen Iacobbo (Johnson & Wales Univ., RI) and journalist Michael Iacobbo have prepared a polemic promoting vegetarian/vegan subcultures, lifestyles, and philosophy, primarily through their many informants. They discuss motivation for and benefits of becoming vegetarian/vegan, tenets of vegetarian/vegan philosophy, characteristics of the subculture, and future problems, noting relevant books, films, and Web sites....General readers.
  —Choice February 2007
• American vegetarianism has existed for more than 200 years and authors Karen and Michael Iacobbo weave its history with touching and terrifying testimonials that explain how people from all walks of life went veg. Shattering stereotypes, this book spotlights the various subcultures within the movement, from crunchy hippies to hardcore punks, pro-life compassionate conservatives to retired professionals....[t]his is a great book to give to a skeptical meat-eater or a new vegetarian or vegan who feels alone.
  —VegNews February 2007
• [A] great read giving America insight into an ancient diet with modern relevance.
  —Easton's Public Library eNewsletter August 2006
• Continuing from their previous book on the history of vegetarianism, the Iacobbos delve into the practice's current incarnations, examining the food industry, health studies about the benefits of vegetarianism and veganism, the popularity of vegetarianism, and the backlash against it. They highlight the work of vegetarian advocates and include projections for the future from vegetarians, environmentalists, lawyers, nutritionists, economists and animal rights experts.
  —SciTech Book News August 2006
• This is a quick read book, written by two talented journalists, is rich in the history of vegetarianism in America and tells of the amazing differences and preferences of vegetarians and vegans. The wonderful research done by the authors provides a valuable view of the vegetarian community as a whole, and provides some logical reasons why making healthy choices can be so important.
  —Bonnie Carroll's Life Bites 2006

• Endorsement From Ron Pickarski
  Founder and President of Eco-Cuisine
  Gold-Medal winning executive chef (International Culinary Olympics): Vegetarians and Vegans in America Today is a great read giving America insight into an ancient diet with modern relevance. The book embraces vegetarianism as a way of life that is deeply rooted in American culinary history and social activism while helping one understand the essence of a dietary movement that is beginning to define American culture and values.
• Endorsement From Mickey Z.
  longtime vegan
  author of 50 American Revolutions You're Not Supposed to Know: Reclaiming American Patriotism: A society that adorns centuries-old practices like yoga and meditation with the label 'new age,' might not be expected to appreciate vegetarians and vegans. However, as Karen and Michael Iacobbo document with verve and rigor, there's way more of us out there than anyone ever imagined. In fact, I'd say the veggie lifestyle is ready for its close-up.
• Endorsement From Vasu Murti
  author of They Shall Not Hurt or Destroy: This book spotlights the rich history of vegetarianism in America and the incredible diversity of vegetarians and vegans. Most importantly, it puts a human face on the animal liberation movement. I highly recommend it.
• Endorsement From Rachel M. MacNair, Ph.D
  Director of the Institute for Integrated Social Analysis in Kansas City
  author of The Psychology of Peace: An Introduction and Perpetration-Induced Tramatic Stress: This book is a treasure trove of the wide variety of views from vegetarians and the variety of aspects they have opinions on. This is a must-read for anyone who wants a comprehensive overview of the current state of thought and action.
• Endorsement From Stewart Rose
  Vice President, Vegetarians of Washington: This rare and valuable book looks at the full spectrum of vegetarians and provides a valuable insider's view of both the unity and diversity of the vegetarian community.

Table of Contents:

• Foreword
• Preface
• Introduction
• Vegetarian World
• Transformation
• Food, Hospitality, and Business
• Culture
• Body and Soul
• Spreading the Good News
• Vegetarians in the World
• Paradox
• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Vegetarian Rights
• Vegudice
• Future of Vegetarianism in the United States
• Brave New World
• Hope Springs Eternal

PDF Catalogs:

Pop Culture Spring 2008.pdf