Food and drink in history. Module 2, c.830 A.D.-2010 1750-1950.

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From feast to famine, explore centuries of primary source material documenting the story of food and drink throughout history. The story of food and drink is a unique lens through which to view the history of society, empire, migration, business and trade. The materials in this collection illustrate...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Adam Matthew Digital (Firm) (digitiser.)
Language:English
Published: Marlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2020.
Subjects:
Food > History > Sources.
Food habits > History > Sources.
Beverages > History > Sources.
Genre:
Sources.
Online Access:
Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users (Adam Matthew Digital)
Physical Description:online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Format: Electronic eBook
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Summary:
From feast to famine, explore centuries of primary source material documenting the story of food and drink throughout history. The story of food and drink is a unique lens through which to view the history of society, empire, migration, business and trade. The materials in this collection illustrate the deep link between food and identity, politics and power, gender, race and socio-economic status, as well as charting key issues around agriculture, nutrition and food production. From advertising to government papers and cookbooks to film, the unique material in this collection has been sourced from across the globe to reflect a wide range of food cultures and traditions. The resource enables research into the evolution of food and drink within everyday life and the public sphere.
Note:FAD2
Call Number:TX19
Audience:
Specialized.
Source of Description:
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on May 19, 2021).