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SPAM: A Global History (Edible)

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A cultural history of the celebrated (and derided) canned protein.
 
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a conflict that solidified SPAM’s place in global food culture. Created by Hormel Foods in 1937 to utilize surplus pork during the Great Depression, SPAM became an essential resource (and marker of American food culture) during the war. This book explores SPAM’s complex history, highlighting its enduring legacy in places like Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa, and South Korea. Kelly A. Spring demonstrates how the enduring proteins in SPAM played a crucial role during wartime and continues to influence global diets.


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"Spring skillfully chronicles the story of this humble industrial food product, which has delivered crucial sustenance to struggling peoples across the globe and embodies aspects of American culture writ large. This volume, complete with striking visuals and recipes, also reminds us that SPAM is funny and has long tickled our global funny bone." -- Amy Bentley, author of 'Inventing Baby Food'

"This is an engagingly written but professionally conducted historical study of SPAM’s extensive socio-cultural significance: a protein source of last resort in hard times; an extraordinarily successful instance of industrialised, long-shelf-lived foodstuff that helped extend the reach of American ‘soft’ power worldwide, and, most strikingly, by the 2000s in South Korea, a prime feature of gift sets marking special festivals." -- Anne Murcott, author of 'The (Not So) Secret Lives of Food Packaging'

Review

"Spring skillfully chronicles the story of this humble industrial food product, which has delivered crucial sustenance to struggling peoples across the globe and embodies aspects of American culture writ large. This volume, complete with striking visuals and recipes, also reminds us that SPAM is funny and has long tickled our global funny bone." -- Amy Bentley, author of 'Inventing Baby Food'

"This is an engagingly written but professionally conducted historical study of SPAM’s extensive socio-cultural significance: a protein source of last resort in hard times; an extraordinarily successful instance of industrialised, long-shelf-lived foodstuff that helped extend the reach of American ‘soft’ power worldwide, and, most strikingly, by the 2000s in South Korea, a prime feature of gift sets marking special festivals." -- Anne Murcott, author of 'The (Not So) Secret Lives of Food Packaging'

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G.E.N. · August 16, 2025

Excellent item arrived right on schedule!

SPAM: A Global History (Edible)

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SPAM: A Global History (Edible)

Product ID: U1836390661
Condition: New

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SPAM: A Global History (Edible)-0
Type: Hardcover

AED14311

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

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BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

A cultural history of the celebrated (and derided) canned protein.
 
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a conflict that solidified SPAM’s place in global food culture. Created by Hormel Foods in 1937 to utilize surplus pork during the Great Depression, SPAM became an essential resource (and marker of American food culture) during the war. This book explores SPAM’s complex history, highlighting its enduring legacy in places like Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa, and South Korea. Kelly A. Spring demonstrates how the enduring proteins in SPAM played a crucial role during wartime and continues to influence global diets.


Editorial Reviews

Review

"Spring skillfully chronicles the story of this humble industrial food product, which has delivered crucial sustenance to struggling peoples across the globe and embodies aspects of American culture writ large. This volume, complete with striking visuals and recipes, also reminds us that SPAM is funny and has long tickled our global funny bone." -- Amy Bentley, author of 'Inventing Baby Food'

"This is an engagingly written but professionally conducted historical study of SPAM’s extensive socio-cultural significance: a protein source of last resort in hard times; an extraordinarily successful instance of industrialised, long-shelf-lived foodstuff that helped extend the reach of American ‘soft’ power worldwide, and, most strikingly, by the 2000s in South Korea, a prime feature of gift sets marking special festivals." -- Anne Murcott, author of 'The (Not So) Secret Lives of Food Packaging'

Review

"Spring skillfully chronicles the story of this humble industrial food product, which has delivered crucial sustenance to struggling peoples across the globe and embodies aspects of American culture writ large. This volume, complete with striking visuals and recipes, also reminds us that SPAM is funny and has long tickled our global funny bone." -- Amy Bentley, author of 'Inventing Baby Food'

"This is an engagingly written but professionally conducted historical study of SPAM’s extensive socio-cultural significance: a protein source of last resort in hard times; an extraordinarily successful instance of industrialised, long-shelf-lived foodstuff that helped extend the reach of American ‘soft’ power worldwide, and, most strikingly, by the 2000s in South Korea, a prime feature of gift sets marking special festivals." -- Anne Murcott, author of 'The (Not So) Secret Lives of Food Packaging'

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent item arrived right on schedule!

G.E.N. · August 16, 2025

Excellent item arrived right on schedule!

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