Spam
A Global History
- Auteur: Kelly A. Spring (Engeland)
- Soort boek: geschiedenisboek
- Taal: Engels
- Uitgever: Reaktion Books, Edible Series
- Verschijnt: 1 juni 2025
- Omvang: 152 pagina’s
- Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook
- Prijs: £ 12,99
- Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol
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Flaptekst van het boek over de geschiedenis van Spam het ingeblikte varkensvlees
SPAM’s enduring global impact, from wartime necessity to cultural icon and beyond.
The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a conflict that solidified SPAM’s place in global food culture. Created by Hormel Foods in 1937 to utilize surplus pork shoulder during the Great Depression, SPAM became an essential resource during the Second World War, and helped shape perceptions of American culture.
This book explores SPAM’s complex history, from its inception to its resurgence during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its enduring legacy in places like Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa and South Korea. It demonstrates how SPAM, a long-lasting and valuable protein, played a crucial role during wartime and continues to influence dietary practices worldwide.