World Food: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture and Social Influence from Hunter Gatherers to the Age of Globalization
Mary Ellen Snodgrass
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Description
This multicultural and interdisciplinary reference brings a fresh social and cultural perspective to the global history of food, foodstuffs, and cultural exchange from the age of discovery to contemporary times. Comprehensive in scope, this two-volume encyclopedia covers agriculture and industry, food preparation and regional cuisines, science and technology, nutrition and health, and trade and commerce, as well as key contemporary issues such as famine relief, farm subsidies, food safety, and the organic movement. Articles also include specific foodstuffs such as chocolate, potatoes, and tomatoes; topics such as Mediterranean diet and the Spice Route; and pivotal figures such as Marco Polo, Columbus, and Catherine de' Medici. Special features include: dozens of recipes representing different historic periods and cuisines of the world; listing of herbal foods and uses; and a chronology of key events/people in food history.
Product Details
Price
$420.00
Publisher
Routledge
Publish Date
September 15, 2012
Pages
800
Dimensions
9.3 X 12.8 X 2.4 inches | 5.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780765682789
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Mary Ellen Snodgrass has written and edited over thirty books on literature and culture.