Cattle - An Informal Social History

An informal social history-rich and surprising-of the centuries old relationship between cows and humans. "A far from humdrum book-it will open even jaundiced eyes."-Larry McMurtry.

About the author

Laurie Winn Carlson's A Fever in Salem, a new interpretation of the New England witch trials, was widely praised. She has also written frequently on the history of the West, including Seduced by the West; Sidesaddles to Heaven; and Boss of the Plains. She lives in Cheney, Washington.

Summary

An informal social history—rich and surprising—of the centuries old relationship between cows and humans. “A far from humdrum book—it will open even jaundiced eyes.”—Larry McMurtry.

Product details

• Authors: Laurie Winn Carlson
• Publisher: Ivan R. Dee
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.08.2002
• EAN: 9781566634557
• ISBN: 978-1-56663-455-7
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 547 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories