MIT Department of Anthropology

The Political Life of Cheese

MIT Anthropology

The Political Life of Cheese

Heather Paxson

MIT Department of Anthropology

Friday, April 19, 2013 1:30-3:00 PM MIT Museum

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Learn about artisanal cheesemaking in America. Heather Paxson, MIT anthropology professor and author of The Life of Cheese, will lead a discussion about the practical and legal challenges of artisanal cheese production, from farm to market. Share your thoughts on consumer choice, public health, and government regulation as they relate to this unique, tasty, and living food.