There may be no more famous form of seafood than an Apalachicola oyster. People travel from all over the world for the chance to try out these oysters and gush over just how large, flavorful, and unique they are in comparison to other foods. In Other People's Oysters, however, Apalachicola oysters are not merely internationally known delicacies bringing money and recognition to the bay - they are the center of family ties, a symbol of a disappearing way of life, and the catalyst for a social movement that rocks the nation.

Alexandra "Xan" C. H. Nowakowski, Ph.D., M.P.H., is an Assistant Professor in Geriatrics and Behavioral Sciences & Social Medicine at the Florida State University College of Medicine.
J. E. Sumerau, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Tampa.