Vegetarian America: A History

摘要: The first complete history of vegetarianism in the United States, this story reveals people, organizations, and events from late 1700s to present. Despite generally held notions that today's sprang 1960s counterculture prior its only advocates were fanatics fringe groups, authors explore strong movements other historical eras, proponents which included esteemed physicians, socialites, notable members establishment. Until now, no one has chronicled contributions have made American way life areas such as general eating habits, preventative medicine, feminism, environmental awareness, elsewhere. From Johnny Appleseed Bible-Christians John Harvey Kellogg People for Ethical Treatment Animals, features dedicated colorful characters who persevered, undaunted by many obstacles they faced, convince their fellow Americans benefits vegetarianism. a religious movement, an ethical concern about rights animals, recent nutritional discoveries, is movement continues evolve grow.