World Food - An Encyclopedia of History, Culture and Social Influence from Hunter Gatherers to the Age of Globalization (Hardcover, New)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	2013
Authors:	Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Dimensions:	280 x 210 x 50mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover • Hardcover
Pages:	800
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7656-8278-9
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Promotions
LSN:	0-7656-8278-8
Barcode:	9780765682789

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