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Why we eat what we eat
Book • 1991
Raymond Sokolov's 'Why We Eat What We Eat' delves into the history and cultural significance of numerous foods, providing insight into how our diets have been shaped.
Sokolov examines foods including beef, chocolate, and corn, discussing their origins, how they became staples, and how they have been perceived across cultures.
The book looks at the influence of trade, religion, and scientific discovery on food preferences and eating habits.
It offers a broad look at the ways human societies have interacted with their food.
Sokolov's work illustrates how the cultural landscape influences what foods become prevalent.
Sokolov examines foods including beef, chocolate, and corn, discussing their origins, how they became staples, and how they have been perceived across cultures.
The book looks at the influence of trade, religion, and scientific discovery on food preferences and eating habits.
It offers a broad look at the ways human societies have interacted with their food.
Sokolov's work illustrates how the cultural landscape influences what foods become prevalent.
