Claas Kirchhelle Livres

The book examines the pivotal role of antibiotics in transforming post-war agriculture, highlighting how their mass introduction after 1945 led to a dependency among food producers for maintaining and boosting production. It delves into the complexities of antibiotic use, regulation, and the emerging resistance over more than fifty years in both the US and British food systems, offering a critical perspective on the consequences of this reliance.

Focusing on the life and impact of Ruth Harrison, this biography delves into her pivotal role in shaping animal welfare activism in Britain. It highlights her groundbreaking work, particularly the 1964 book Animal Machines, which introduced the concept of factory farming. Historian Claas Kirchhelle examines Harrison's upbringing, her connections to Quakerism, and the evolution of animal welfare debates amid post-war societal changes. The narrative reveals the complexities of her career, including her collaboration with scientists and tensions with radical activists, while tracing the broader implications for animal welfare politics and science.

An exploration of the past, present and future of typhoid control amidst surging drug resistance - a subject that has gained new relevance in a post- COVID world.