Sugar - A Global History

Informationen zum Autor Andrew F. Smith teaches at the New School in New York City. He is the author or editor of thirty-two books, including the Oxford Encyclopedia on Food and Drink in America . Klappentext "Sugar is one of the most beloved substances consumed by humans, and also one of the most reviled. It has come to dominate our diets-- whether in candy, desserts, soft drinks or even bread and pasta sauces-- for better and for worse. This fascinating history of this addictive ingredient reveals its incredible value as a global commodity and explores its darker legacies of slavery and widespread obesity."--Dust jacket. Zusammenfassung Exploring sugar's reputation as one of the most beloved yet reviled substances that we consume! this compelling history of the infamous ingredient is peopled with determined adventurers! relentless sugar barons and greedy plantation owners.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew F. Smith, Andrew F. Smith
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2015
• EAN: 9781780234342
• ISBN: 978-1-78023-434-2
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: The Edible Series; Edible; Edible; The Edible Series
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > General, dictionaries, tables; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); COOKING / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Cookery / food & drink etc, Food & society, Cultural studies: food and society, Cookery / food and drink / food writing