The Cambridge World History of Food |
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| Editor:
| Kiple, Kenneth F.
Ornelas, Kriemhild Coneè |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-40216-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2000 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Multiple-item retail product |
| List Price: | USD $141.00 |
Book Description:
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An undertaking without parallel or precedent, this monumental two-volume work encapsulates the history of food and nutrition throughout the span of human life on earth. From the eating habits of our prehistoric ancestors to food-related policy issues of today, this work covers the full spectrum of foods that have been hunted, gathered, cultivated, and domesticated; their nutritional makeup and uses; and their impact on cultures and demography. The work culminates in a dictionary that...
More DescriptionAn undertaking without parallel or precedent, this monumental two-volume work encapsulates the history of food and nutrition throughout the span of human life on earth. From the eating habits of our prehistoric ancestors to food-related policy issues of today, this work covers the full spectrum of foods that have been hunted, gathered, cultivated, and domesticated; their nutritional makeup and uses; and their impact on cultures and demography. The work culminates in a dictionary that identifies and sketches brief histories of over 1,000 plant foods mentioned in the text.