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The Cambridge World History of Food (2Volume Set),Used
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An undertaking without parallel or precedent, this monumental twovolume work encapsulates much of what is known of the history of food and nutrition throughout the span of human life on earth. It constitutes a vast and essential chapter in the history of human health and culture. Ranging from the eating habits of our prehistoric ancestors to foodrelated policy issues we face 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. It offers a geographical perspective on the history and culture of food and drink and takes up subjects from food fads, prejudices, and taboos to questions of food toxins, additives, labeling, and entitlements. It culminates in a dictionary that identifies and sketches out brief histories of plant foods mentioned in the textover 1,000 in alland additionally supplies thousands of common names and synonyms for those foods. The essays in this volume are the work of 220 experts in fifteen countries, in fields from agronomy to zoology. Every chapter is accompanied by bibliographical references. The volumes are organized in the following sections: 1. A determination of what our Paleolithic ancestors ate during their stay on the planet (over 99 percent of the time humankind has lived on earth). 6 chapters 2. An extensive treatment of the domestication and development of each of humankind's staple foods. 60 chapters 3. The history of our dietary liquids from beer through soft drinks to water. 13 chapters 4. Studies on the discovery of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and the essential fatty acids along with a look at what they do for us. 37 chapters 5. A history of food and drink for all of the countries in the world. In addition there is a chapter on culinary history. 23 chapters 6. Historical issues involving human health, such as nutrition and mortality decline, height and nutrition, infection and nutrition. 18 chapters 7. Contemporary foodrelated policy issues are treated in this penultimate section of the work. Examples include chapters on food labeling, food biotechnology and the RDAs. 13 chapters 8. The last section of the work is a foodplant dictionary with over 1,000 entries that emphasize history and usage. The dictionary also includes over 4,000 synonyms for the names of plant food. Here readers wellinformed about potatoes or asparagus can learn about lesserknown or strictly regional foods such as ackee or zamia andamong the thousands of synonyms providedcan discover that an aubergine is an eggplant, that 'swedes' are rutabagas, and that 'bulgar' comes from bulghur, which means 'bruised grain.'
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- Q: What is 'The Cambridge World History of Food' about? A: 'The Cambridge World History of Food' is a comprehensive two-volume work that explores the history of food and nutrition from prehistoric times to contemporary issues. It covers various aspects including the eating habits of early humans, the domestication of staple foods, and the impact of food on culture and health.
- Q: Who are the authors of this work? A: The volumes are edited by Kenneth F. Kiple and feature contributions from 220 experts across fifteen countries, offering a diverse range of perspectives and insights into food history.
- Q: How many pages does this two-volume set contain? A: The complete set consists of 2153 pages, providing an extensive amount of information on various aspects of food history.
- Q: What topics are covered in the volumes? A: The volumes are organized into several sections that include the diets of Paleolithic ancestors, the domestication of staple foods, the history of dietary liquids, and contemporary food-related policy issues, among others.
- Q: Is there a glossary or dictionary included in this set? A: Yes, the last section of the work features a food-plant dictionary with over 1,000 entries, as well as thousands of synonyms for various plant foods mentioned throughout the text.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Cambridge World History of Food'? A: The two-volume set was published on October 9, 2000.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book set? A: This product comes in a hardcover binding, which is typically more durable and suitable for extensive use.
- Q: Can this work be useful for academic research? A: Yes, the volume includes bibliographical references for each chapter, making it a valuable resource for academic research on food history and related topics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: While the text is comprehensive and detailed, it is accessible to general readers interested in food history, cultural studies, or nutrition.
- Q: What is the condition of the item being sold? A: The item is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating that it has been well-maintained but may show some signs of use.