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ABC-CLIO Foods That Changed History: How Foods Shaped Civilization from the Ancient World to the Present

Name: Foods That Changed History: How Foods Shaped Civilization from the Ancient World to the Present
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Serving students and general readers alike, this encyclopedia addresses the myriad and profound ways foods have shaped the world we inhabit, from prehistory to the present. Written with the needs of students in mind, Foods That Changed History: How Foods Shaped Civilization from the Ancient World to the Present presents nearly 100 entries on foods that have shaped history—fascinating topics that are rarely addressed in detail in traditional history texts. In learning about foods and their importance, readers will gain valuable insight into other areas such as religious movements, literature, economics, technology, and the human condition itself. Readers will learn how the potato, for example, changed lives in drastic ways in northern Europe, particularly Ireland; and how the potato famine led to the foundation of the science of plant pathology, which now affects how scientists and governments consider the dangers of genetic uniformity. The entries document how the consumption of tea and spices fostered global exploration, and how citrus fruits led to the prevention of scurvy. This book helps students acquire fundamental information about the role of foods in shaping world history, and it promotes critical thinking about that topic.

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Brand: ABC-CLIO
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1440835365
Category: Books > Subjects > Food & Drink > National & International Cookery
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 June 2015
Listed Since: 16 February 2015

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