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Review Quotes:
"Truly, I thought I knew a lot about goats until I read Tami Parr's
Goats in America! I was blown away by the depth of information and delightful stories contained in this book. This book will appeal not only to goat lovers, but to anyone who enjoys exploring history from a unique perspective." --Gianaclis Caldwell, author of
Holistic Goat Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Healthy Animals, Preventing Common Ailments, and Troubleshooting Problems
Review Quotes:
"Who knew goats would make such a rich and captivating topic? Fortunately, Tami Parr did, and her exhaustive research and lively writing have produced a riveting narrative. Goats have had a turbulent trajectory in the United States, banished in some eras, beloved in others. Thanks to Parr, I have renewed appreciation for these gentle creatures that provide us with such nutritious milk, meat, and cheese." --Janet Fletcher, author and publisher of the
Planet Cheese blog
Biographical Note:
Tami Parr is a developmental editor and author of
Artisan Cheese of the Pacific Northwest and
Pacific Northwest Cheese: A History (OSU Press). Her writing has appeared in
The Oregonian,
Edible Portland, and
Goat Journal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Review Quotes:
"In this lively, engaging ramble through the multifaceted history of goats in America, Parr leads us through the many twists and turns of goats in America from their role in Navajo culture to the current backyard livestock trend, always keeping the focus on how very malleable the place of goats in American culture has been." --Frederick L. Brown, author of
The City is More than Human: An Animal History of Seattle
Brief Description:
"Why and how did goats become popular in the US-seemingly for every purpose except meat, their primary role in many other cultures? This is the question Tami Parr sets out to answer in Goats in America. Parr traces the goat's history in the United States: as a (losing) competitor to the cow meat and dairy industry; an alternative food and milk source in wartime; a herd animal for a variety of Indigenous, immigrant, and back-to-the-land communities; and a rising presence in both urban gardens and social media feeds. Ultimately, the story of goats in America is a story of America: of race and ethnicity, immigration and assimilation, class, media, politics, and the environment"-- Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes:
"Goats in America is an entertaining and fun read." --Fran Gardner, Oregon ArtsWatch
Publisher Marketing:
The humble goat has played a surprising and important role throughout the history of the United States. Despite this, goats are often overlooked by many Americans, even if they have strong opinions about these complex creatures. In
Goats in America Tami Parr calls attention to these disregarded animals, uncovering the remarkable stories behind everything from goat meat and milk to goat yoga and more.
Since arriving in North America with cattle and other domesticated livestock in the sixteenth century, goats have provided people sustenance and valuable products, including milk, meat, and mohair. But humans did not appreciate the animals, and as a result, throughout much of American history goats were persecuted as public nuisances and symbols of degenerate behavior. Nevertheless, over the centuries the tenacious goat has overcome many of these stereotypes and secured a spot in the hearts and minds of modern Americans, who love goat cheese and embrace goats as social media stars.
Examining key moments and notable developments in goat history and culture,
Goats in America outlines the history and evolving role of goats in communities across the country, from San Francisco and New York City to rural Wisconsin and the Navajo Nation. Parr shows that the evolving reputation of goats in American society ultimately reveals more about humans than it does about goats themselves. So, the next time you are enjoying your favorite goat cheese
, take a moment to consider the history and role of goats within American culture.
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