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The Prehistory of Food

Appetites for Change
Series: One World Archaeology
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The Prehistory of Food explores the role of food beyond mere sustenance, emphasising its significance as a cultural artefact. The book combines insights from scientific and biological experts with those studying social and consumption patterns, presenting diverse case studies that illuminate the social contexts of ancient diets.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in archaeology, anthropology, and the cultural history of food, as well as scholars seeking interdisciplinary perspectives on subsistence and social change.

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This book tackles the issues of subsistence in its social context by focusing on food as a cultural artefact.

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The Prehistory of Food sets subsistence in its social context by focusing on food as a cultural artefact. It brings together contributors with a scientific and biological expertise as well as those interested in the patterns of consumption and social change, and includes a wide range of case studies.

Series: One World Archaeology

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415513494

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 20 Tables, black and white

Contributors:

  • Edited by Jon G. Hather
  • Edited by Chris Gosden

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 540

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: One World Archaeology

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