Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats
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Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats

by Maryn Mckenna

History Science
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Big Chicken uncovers the incredible story of antibiotics' pivotal role in creating modern agriculture. It explores how these innovations drove the expansion of intensive farming, particularly in poultry, and reshaped global eating habits, influencing health and food production on a massive scale.

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Big Chicken delves into the remarkable history of antibiotics in agriculture, tracing their role in shaping contemporary farming practices.

The book examines how these medical innovations enabled the growth of industrial-scale poultry production, fundamentally altering food systems worldwide.

It highlights the broader implications for health, economics, and environmental sustainability in the global food supply chain.

Through investigative storytelling, the narrative reveals the interconnectedness of science, agriculture, and daily life.

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