World Food: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture and Social Influence from Hunter Gatherers to the Age of Globalization

Author:   Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780765682789


Pages:   800
Publication Date:   15 September 2012
Format:   Mixed media product
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World Food: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture and Social Influence from Hunter Gatherers to the Age of Globalization


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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.

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Author:   Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 6.10cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   2.494kg
ISBN:  

9780765682789


ISBN 10:   0765682788
Pages:   800
Publication Date:   15 September 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Mary Ellen Snodgrass has written and edited over thirty books on literature and culture.

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