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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mary Ellen SnodgrassPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 6.10cm , Length: 28.00cm Weight: 2.494kg ISBN: 9780765682789ISBN 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 ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMary Ellen Snodgrass has written and edited over thirty books on literature and culture. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |