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Bloomsbury Garlic and Oil: Politics and Food in Italy Book

Name: Bloomsbury Garlic and Oil: Politics and Food in Italy Book
Brand: Bloomsbury
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Explore the deep connection between politics and culinary traditions with Garlic and Oil: Politics and Food in Italy. While pasta, cappuccino, and olive oil are staples of Western food culture, the true history of how these habits formed is often misunderstood. This book provides the first comprehensive history of food habits in modern Italy, tracing the evolution of what people eat from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Instead of accepting the idea of a static or unchanging Italian diet, this work examines how political shifts and social changes shaped the nation's cuisine. By looking at the historical reality of Italian eating habits, the author challenges popular notions and reveals how much politics influenced the kitchen. This is an essential read for anyone interested in how history and government decisions impact the food we enjoy in our homes and restaurants today.

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Provides the first comprehensive history of food habits in modern Italy, covering the period from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day.

Examines the relationship between politics and cuisine to show how government and social shifts changed what Italians eat.

Challenges popular myths regarding the Italian diet by investigating how eating habits were often inadequate or unchanging for many decades.

Offers a deep look at the origins of Western food culture, including the history behind staples like olive oil, pasta, and cappuccino.

Uses historical writings to provide a factual foundation for understanding the evolution of Italian culinary traditions.

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Brand: Bloomsbury
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1859738907
Category: Books > Subjects > Food & Drink
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 April 2004
Listed Since: 19 October 2006

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