Poultry Science, Chicken Culture

A collection of engrossing, witty, and thought-provoking essays about the chicken. It assesses the chicken as the focus of film, photography, and visual art; details some of the roles played by chickens and eggs in the development of embryology, biology, and regenerative medicine; traces the iconic figure of the chicken in political discourse during the 2008 presidential election; investigates the connection between women and chickens; and scrutinizes the role of chicken farming in international development.