A historical exploration of barbecue's origins, tracing its cultural evolution and ties to racism in early transatlantic encounters.
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A historical exploration of barbecue's origins, tracing its cultural evolution and ties to racism in early transatlantic encounters.
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Barbecue is a word that means different things to different people. It can be a verb or a noun. It can be pulled pork or beef ribs. And, especially in the American South, it can cause intense debate and stir regional pride. Perhaps, then, it is no surprise that the roots of this food tradition are often misunderstood. In Savage Barbecue , Andrew Warnes traces what he calls America's first food through early transatlantic literature and culture. Building on the work of scholar Eric Hobsbawm, Warn...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content present.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of violence tied to colonial encounters.
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Central focus on cultural and racial stereotypes in colonial history.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Recurring discussion of systemic racism and colonial oppression.
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