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Dietary Choices and Societal Changes in Ancient East Asia
This chapter explores the varied approaches used to study early farming in ancient East Asia, including stable isotopes, disease analysis, and physical pathologies. It discusses the impact of new foods on cuisine and processing, as well as the effects of cereal-based diets on health and lifestyle. The chapter also highlights significant societal changes during the transition from Western Joe to Eastern Joe, emphasizing the correlation between the archaeological record, diet, and changes in ritual observations and ancestor worship.