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Liked It “One of the most depressing books I have ever read, but a great historical read that help lead the way to changes in the food industry.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Sure it inspired changes the mass production of food, but the point of this book was not to talk about the unclean meat in Chicago, it was more about anarchy and socialist movements of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Another American "classic" whose changes proposed were not...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Parts were extremely boring and tedious. If you want to learn about meat packing, its great. The best parts were few and far between and heartbreaking. Overall, a depressing books but very true to the times. ”
Mary L wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The book changed an entire culture, and the result was cleaner food and more progressive employment practices in industry.”
Joseph F wrote this review Friday, October 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Sure it inspired changes the mass production of food, but the point of this book was not to talk about the unclean meat in Chicago, it was more about anarchy and socialist movements of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Another American "classic" whose changes proposed were not necessarily all for the better and whose content inspired cleaner, safer food for millions. I still don't know what goes in a hot dog, but at least they are USDA approved.”
Steven W wrote this review Tuesday, August 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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