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Bloodless Revolution: A Cultural History Of Vegetarianism From 1600 To Modern Times Paperback – Illustrated, Jan. 29 2008

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“Magnificently detailed and wide-ranging.”—Steven Shapin, The New Yorker

Hailed by critics on both sides of the Atlantic, The Bloodless Revolution is a comprehensive history of vegetarianism, “draw[ing] the different strands of the subject together in a way that has never been done before” (Keith Thomas, author of Man and the Natural World).

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WW Norton
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Jan. 29 2008
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13.97 x 3.3 x 20.83 cm
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0393330648
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978-0393330649
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A beautifully written work of impressive scholarship. -- Michael O'Donnell, San Francisco Chronicle

An astonishing examination of mankind's changing perception of its place in the natural world. -- Boston Globe

Stuart writes with flair and intelligence...he is destined to be a luminous presence in his literary generation. -- A. C. Grayling, The Independent [London]

Tristram Stuart's remarkable scholarship will be enlightening for anyone interested in the history of the vegetarian movement. -- Peter Singer

About the Author

Tristram Stuart has been a freelance writer for Indian newspapers, a project manager in Kosovo and a prominent critic of the food industry. He has made regular contributions to television documentaries, radio and newspapers on the social and environmental aspects of food. His first book, The Bloodless Revolution—‘magnificently detailed and wide-ranging’ (New Yorker)—was published in 2007, and Waste in 2009. A graduate of Cambridge University, he lives in England, where he rears pigs, chickens and bees.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ WW Norton; Illustrated edition (Jan. 29 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 656 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393330648
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393330649
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 581 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 3.3 x 20.83 cm

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- #138 in Vegan Diets
- #284 in History of Food
- #482 in Vegan Cookbooks

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Madeleine McLaughlin

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Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2022

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I did not know before reading this book, that there were vegetarian and anti-animal cruelty movements in the 17th century. His has been blown wide open for me.

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T. Colin Campbell

A classic!

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2007

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This is one of the most informative and important books that I have ever read. I have worked for a half century in the diet and health research and policy arena and have reluctantly but most assuredly because convinced of the health superiority of a diet comprised of plant-based foods. Along the way I also have become very much aware of the difficulty of communicating this message to the professional and public communities. Although serious interest in this topic is emerging in the last few years, even last few months, I am also aware of a visceral sometimes very hostile reaction against this view from a relatively small but sometimes influential group of people. The gap between the believers and non-believers in this way of eating could hardly be more contentious. Thus I have frequently wondered about the question of whatever happened to rational, civil discourse on a topic such as this, especially at a time when we are getting so much empirical data to support the use of a plant-based diet and so much demand for health care solutions.

This book comes as close as any to providing the explanation that I have sought. Although I am not a professional historian or philosopher, I have long had an avid interest in these disciplines. I strongly believe in that age-old adage that those who ignore history are bound to repeat it. However limited my perspective may be, I nonetheless find this book by Tristram Stuart to be an incredible presentation of some events and ideas that really go a long way to help provide an answer to my question.

I am still awed by the depth and sophistication of knowledge that existed among leading scholars and medical people in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries concerning the use of a plant-based diet. I am sure that it is possible to quibble about Stuart's selection and interpretation of references, as is true of almost any historical account. Nonetheless, I am impressed with these references, not only because of their number, but also because of Stuart's liberal use of direct quotations--these can be easily confirmed, if necessary. But, more to the point, I found that so many of the views of these early writers, who had limited access to empirical data, to be remarkably well confirmed with the highly technical findings gathered in recent years. With my son, Tom, we write about these findings in our own book, "The China Study. Startling Implications of Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health".

There are many other impressive and largely unknown findings told in this book. I especially enjoyed the views on diet and health of these writers that were at the core of philosophical discussions that were to shape Renaissance thinking, especially on matters that led to political reform.

I highly recommend this book--it is full of enormously impressive content that says so much about what we are now experiencing in this field. Tristram Stuart is a remarkably capable young writer and I very much hope that he will continue writing more such material!

In the meanwhile, we now desperately need some of the courage and creativity of these early writers--a revolution in health could hardly be more needed. Thank you, Tristram Stuart, for sharing your thoughts.

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Mr. Michael Lewis

Bloodless Revolution - but the debate still continues in the 21st Century

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2010

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An excellent read, especially for people who are ethical vegetarians. Tristram Stuart traces the concepts of vegetarianism from the Garden of Eden through to the middle of the 20th Century. Although a vegetarian for a number of years now, I had never realised just how controversial the subject of vegetarianism was as far back as the 15th Century and how the debate centred on whether the divine concession to allow man to kill and eat animals was in fact a symbol of man's debased condition. Also, at this time Europeans were starting to come in contact with the Hindus of India and so a fascinating blend of Christianity, Hinduism and emerging modern western philosophy enter into what becomes a religious, moral and health debate.

Although a little like a history text book in places, the book is well researched and is quite academic in nature.

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Susan Jane

The History of Vegetarianism in Western Society

Reviewed in Australia on December 28, 2017

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This look into the history of vegetarianism in Western society is not a light read. It took me awhile to plough through but ultimately I found it a satisfying and informative book, full of interesting historical facts and some quirky characters. Colin Campbell, the author of The China Study, gave this book a rave review and his review is why I decided to read it. 'm glad that I did and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in the role of vegetarianism can play in the future ecology of the planet.

Monica W.

Absolutely love this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2016

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Absolutely love this book. Arrived earlier than expected in mint condition. I am hoping to do a MA next year about vegetarian utopias and their connection with the myth of the golden age, and this book will be excellent to reference.

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A. Davie

Enthralling and with incredible detail

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015

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What an incredibly thorough and well-researched history of vegetarianism in Western culture! I've been a vegetarian for over twenty years, but never thought to study the history of my dietary choice until recently. This book has brought a great depth of understanding and appreciation to one the great moral decisions we make.

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