Deborah Valenze is professor of history at Barnard College. She is the author of three books and the recipient of numerous research awards, including a Fulbright Scholarship.
"[A] serious work of history with great illustrations." Marion
Nestle, "The Atlantic"--Marion Nestle "The Atlantic.com ""
"With scholarly precision, Valenze recounts the stories of such
worthies as Gail Borden, who industrialized the production of
condensed milk. She also quotes widely from historical and literary
sources. Her documentation of milk s transformation into the modern
product that underpins today s hugely diverse dairy products
industry offers some insights and precedents useful in helping
address current food supply concerns." Mark Knoblauch,
"Booklist"--Mark Knoblauch "Booklist ""
[C]omprehensive covers everything from milk's role in mythology to
its effects on animal husbandry to its transformation into cheese.
Catherine Price, "Slate"--Catherine Price "Slate ""
Won Honorable Mention for the 2011 New England Book Festival in the
General Non-Fiction category. This award is given by the JM
Northern Media family of festivals, and sponsored by the Larimar
St. Croix Writers Colony, eDivvy, Shophanista and Westside
Websites--Honorable Mention General Nonfiction "New England Book
Festival "
"[C]omprehensive... covers everything from milk's role in mythology
to its effects on animal husbandry to its transformation into
cheese."--Catherine Price, "Slate"--Catherine Price "Slate "
." . . a serious work of history with great illustrations."--Marion
Nestle, The Atlantic.com--Marion Nestle "The Atlantic.com "
"[C]omprehensive... covers everything from milk''s role in
mythology to its effects on animal husbandry to its transformation
into cheese."--Catherine Price, "Slate"--Catherine Price "Slate "
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