Intended for students, general readers, vegetarians, and vegans, as well as those interested in animal welfare and liberation, this A–Z encyclopedia explores the historical and cultural significance of vegetarianism in the United States and beyond.
• A–Z entries on cultural and historical aspects of vegetarianism in the United States and beyond
• Brief sidebars with excerpts from primary documents, quotations, and more
• A chronology of vegetarianism in the United States, including relevant international developments
• Photographs of famous vegetarians
• A selected bibliography of relevant books, scholarly articles, and websites