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Food in World History

Paperback • 2017 • 1. edition

Food in World History

By Jeffrey M. Pilcher

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About the book

The second edition of this concise survey offers a comparative and comprehensive study of culinary cultures and food politics throughout the world, from ancient times to the present day. It examines the long history of globalization of foods as well as the political, social, and environmental implications of our changing relationship with food, showing how hunger and taste have been driving forces in human history. Including numerous case studies from diverse societies and periods, Food in World...Show more

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9781138857056

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published year

2017

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1

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Food in World History

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Paperback

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