Raising Steaks the Life and Times of American Beef

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Exploring the complex relationship between meat and American identity, the book delves into the historical tensions between British and Spanish influences, as well as the clash between wilderness and progress. It highlights the transformation of cattle ranching from buffalo to industrial practices, revealing how rugged individualism intersects with corporate technology. Through interviews with various stakeholders in the meat industry, the narrative unveils the mythology surrounding cowboys, technocrats, and the cultural significance of meat consumption in the United States.