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Planet Chicken: The Shameful Story of the Bird on your Plate Hattie Ellis

Planet Chicken: The Shameful Story of the Bird on your Plate By Hattie Ellis

Planet Chicken: The Shameful Story of the Bird on your Plate by Hattie Ellis


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Summary

In the tradition of Fast Food Nation and Not on the Label, this is the shocking story of the worlds most popular and mistreated bird

Planet Chicken: The Shameful Story of the Bird on your Plate Summary

Planet Chicken: The Shameful Story of the Bird on your Plate by Hattie Ellis

PLANET CHICKENis an eye-opening book about the bird we eat and mistreat the most. Hattie Ellis traces the chickens evolution and history in farming, and reveals the grotesque scandal of the modern chicken industry, and its effect on our health. But she also talks to chicken lovers around the world, from West Indian jerk-chicken stall holders to Provenal chefs, and to the pioneers who are bringing real chickens back to our tables. This will be a shocking and informative read, but also an inspiring one.

Planet Chicken: The Shameful Story of the Bird on your Plate Reviews

* 'Richly informative and beautifully written' - The Times * 'Entertaining and thoroughly worthwhile' - John Carey, The Sunday Times * 'A charming insight into the sweetness and dark side of the honeybee... the history of an international creature that provides a neat reflection of humanity' - Observer * 'Like the densely packed honeycomb of the hive, her book is jam-packed with information, ideas, stories and questions... fascinating' - Independent * 'Entrancing anecdotes, accurate details and meticulous research' - Publishers Weekly

About Hattie Ellis

Hattie Ellis's main interests lie in the cultural and physical roots of food. Hattie's previous books include Eating England, Trading Places and Sweetness & Light: The Mysterious History of the Honey Bee. She lives in Lewes, East Sussex.

Additional information

GOR002349572
9780340921876
0340921870
Planet Chicken: The Shameful Story of the Bird on your Plate by Hattie Ellis
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Hodder & Stoughton
20070405
320
Winner of Guild of Food Writers Awards: Derek Cooper Award for Campaigning and Investigative Food Writing 2008
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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