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Routledge Food in World History - Themes in World History Book

Name: Routledge Food in World History - Themes in World History Book
Brand: Routledge
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History of Food

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Explore the deep connections between what we eat and how human societies develop. Now in its third edition, Food in World History by Routledge examines culinary cultures and food politics across the globe, from ancient eras to the modern day. This text looks at how hunger and taste act as driving forces that shape human history. This edition provides expanded discussions on important topics including industrialization, colonialism, gender, and the environment. It tracks the long history of how foods became globalized and looks at the social and political results of our changing relationship with food. By studying how food and power interact, readers gain a better understanding of the world's historical shifts. Through various case studies from different periods and societies, such as Maya and Inca cuisines, this book offers a detailed look at diverse global traditions. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in how food impacts the environment, politics, and social structures throughout time.

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Covers culinary cultures and food politics from ancient times to the present day for a complete historical perspective.

Includes expanded discussions on industrialization, colonialism, gender, and the environment to provide modern context.

Examines the globalization of foods and the political and social implications of changing dietary habits.

Uses diverse case studies, such as Maya and Inca cuisines, to illustrate historical food patterns.

Analyzes how hunger and taste function as major driving forces in the development of human history.

Explores the complex relationship between food, power, and the global environment.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1032364513
Category: Books > Subjects > Food & Drink > Reference & Gastronomy > History of Food
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 June 2023
Listed Since: 09 December 2022

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