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Maize for the Gods: Unearthing the 9,000Year History of Corn,Used
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Maize is the worlds most productive food and industrial crop, grown in more than 160 countries and on every continent except Antarctica. If by some catastrophe maize were to disappear from our food supply chain, vast numbers of people would starve and global economies would rapidly collapse. How did we come to be so dependent on this one plant?Maize for the Gods brings together new research by archaeologists, archaeobotanists, plant geneticists, and a host of other specialists to explore the complex ways that this single plant and the peoples who domesticated it came to be inextricably entangled with one another over the past nine millennia. Tracing maize from its first appearance and domestication in ancient campsites and settlements in Mexico to its intercontinental journey through most of North and South America, this history also tells the story of the artistic creativity, technological prowess, and social, political, and economic resilience of Americas first peoples.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Maize for the Gods'? A: 'Maize for the Gods' explores the 9,000-year history of corn, detailing its importance as a food and industrial crop and the relationship between maize and the peoples who domesticated it.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Maize for the Gods' is Michael Blake.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Maize for the Gods'? A: 'Maize for the Gods' was published on August 28, 2015.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Maize for the Gods' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Maize for the Gods' have? A: 'Maize for the Gods' contains 280 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book sold in? A: 'Maize for the Gods' is sold as a new item.
- Q: What category does this book fall into? A: 'Maize for the Gods' is categorized under Mexico.
- Q: Is there an edition information for 'Maize for the Gods'? A: Yes, 'Maize for the Gods' is a first edition.
- Q: What is the significance of maize discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the historical significance of maize, its domestication, and its critical role in the food supply chain and economies globally.
- Q: What research fields are covered in 'Maize for the Gods'? A: 'Maize for the Gods' includes new research from areas such as archaeology, archaeobotany, and plant genetics.