An edible history of humanity
Standage, Tom2009
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Throughout history, food has done more than simply provide sustenance. It has acted as a tool of social transformation, political organization, geopolitical competition, military conflict & economic expansion. This text is an account of these indirect uses of food which have helped to shape & transform societies around the world.
Main title:
An edible history of humanity / Tom Standage.
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Imprint:
London : Atlantic, 2009.
Collation:
xiii, 269 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781843546344 (hbk)1843546345 (hbk)
Dewey class:
394.1'2
Local class:
394.12
Language:
English
BRN:
530470