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Author: Linda Civitello
Edition: 3
Binding: Kindle Edition
ISBN: B004XIX8DG

Cuisine and Culture: A History of Food and People

An illuminating account of how history shapes our diets-now in a new revised and updated Third Edition

Why did the ancient Romans believe cinnamon grew in swamps guarded by giant killer bats? How did African cultures imported by slavery influence cooking in the American South? What does the 700-seat McDonald's in Beijing serve in the age of globalization? With the answers to these and many more such questions, Cuisine and Culture, Third Edition presents an engaging, entertaining, and informative exploration of the interactions among history, culture, and food. Download Cuisine and Culture: A History of Food and People from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. br />
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