Sugar - A Global History

Informationen zum Autor Andrew F. Smith teaches at the New School, New York City. He is the author or editor of 32 books, including Fast Food: The Good, the Bad and the Hungry (Reaktion, 2016). 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 Andrew F. Smith explores sugar's reputation as one of the most beloved yet most reviled substances that humans consume. Delightful and surprisingly action packed, this book is perfect for culinary students, food critics, chefs or anyone who loves to bake and eat sweet treats.

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: 160
• 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