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Join us for a book presentation for Dr. Mark Johnson’s new monograph, American Bacon: The History of a Food Phenomenon<\/em>!<\/h3>\n\n\n
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On Monday, April 6, at 4:00PM in the Honors College’s Guerry Reading Room, our own Dr. Mark Johnson will present his newest book, American Bacon: The History of a Food Phenomenon<\/em> (out now from University of Georgia Press–available here<\/a>!). This book launch event will feature a brief reading from the book, a conversation moderated by Dr. Emma McDonell (UTC Anthropology), an audience Q&A, and a reception with refreshments, including a cake and items from local butcher Main Street Meats. Vegan, halal, and kosher options will also be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event was made possible with the generous support of the UTC History Department, the Africana Studies Program, the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Geography, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Honors College, the Division of Access & Engagement, the Walker Center for Teaching and Learning, and the UTC Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us and learn all about the complex and delicious history of one of the most ubiquitous meats in the United States!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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