A Taste for Purity

The book delves into the global history of vegetarianism from the mid-nineteenth century to the early Cold War, highlighting the shared notions of purity among vegetarians in India and the West. It reveals how these beliefs influenced movements toward internationalism and anticolonialism, while also intertwining with themes of racism, nationalism, and violence. Through this exploration, the author uncovers the complex and often contradictory nature of vegetarianism as a cultural and political phenomenon.