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.
| ISBN: | 9781836390664 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2025 |
| Author: | Kelly A Spring |
| Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 152 pages |
| Series: | Edible |
| Genres: |
Cookery, Food and Drink Cultural studies: food and society Cookery / food by ingredient |
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.
SPAM features in the following genres: Cookery, Food and Drink, Cultural studies: food and society, Cookery / food by ingredient
Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
SPAM was written by Kelly A Spring and published by Reaktion Books
SPAM has 152 pages
Yes it is part of Edible series
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.