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Sweetness And Power: The Place Of Sugar In Modern History,New
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Sugar Has Been Around For Milennia, But Only In The Past Two Centuries Has It Become A Significant Foodstuff And Major Cash Crop, And Then Only In The West. As A Preservative, As A Medicine, In Decoration, As A Spice Or Condiment, And As A Sweetener, Sugar Has Grown Incredibly, Even Alarmingly, Popular And Its Use Is Still Increasing.In This Eyeopening Study Of How Europeans And Americans Transformed Sugar From A Rare Foreign Luxury To A Commonplace Necessity Of Modem Life, And How A Slave Crop, And The Growing Demand For It, Transformed The History Of Capitalism And Industry, Sidney Mintz Asks Us To Consider The Many Ways In Which Sugar Has Become 'Meaningful' In Modern Western Life. For While We Might Argue That All Humans Have An Innate Craving For Sweetness, There Is Something Special About What Happened To Sugar In The West, And It Can Only Be Explained By Relating It To Issues Of Imperial And Class Ambitions, Power Politics, And Economic Issues.Mintz Discusses The History Of The Production And Consumption Of Sugar, And Shows How Closely Interwoven Are Its Origins As A Tropical Slave Crop Grown In Europe'S Colonies With Its Use First As An Extravagant Luxury For The Upper Classes, Then As A Necessary Part Of The Diet Of The New Industrial Proletariat. His Analysis Of How Sugar Has Penetrated Social Behavior Opens Up Fascinating Perspectives On The History Of Slavery, Imperialism, And Industrialization As Well As On The Anthropology Of Food And Of Western Societies.Finally Professor Mintz Considers The Meaning Of Food And Eating In Our Own Society. Sugar Has Facilitated The Modern Transformation Of Work Patterns, Consumption Habits, And Diet, And This Book Asks Us To Understand What This Means.Its Sobering But Highly Entertaining Analysis Of What Sugar Is Doing To Our Social Habits And Our Sense Of Ourselves Makes Brilliantly Clear That One Can Never Dissociate Sweetness, And All That Sweetness Implies, From The Harsher Truths Of Power.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Sweetness and Power'? A: The main topic of 'Sweetness and Power' is the historical role of sugar in Western society, examining how it transformed from a luxury to a staple food and its impact on capitalism, slavery, and social behavior.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sweetness and Power' is Sidney W. Mintz, who is an anthropologist known for his work on food and culture.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on June 12, 1985.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Sweetness and Power'? A: The book contains 274 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well cared for.
- Q: Is this book part of a specific category? A: Yes, 'Sweetness and Power' falls under the category of Cookbooks, Food & Wine.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the history of sugar production and consumption, its ties to imperialism and slavery, and its influence on modern social habits and diets.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'Sweetness and Power'.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is beneficial for readers interested in food history, anthropology, social sciences, and the cultural implications of commodities like sugar.