Food: A Very Short Introduction

Food: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9780199661084
ISBN-13 : 0199661081
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Book Synopsis Food: A Very Short Introduction by : John Krebs

Download or read book Food: A Very Short Introduction written by John Krebs and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on a mixture of science and history, Prof Lord John Krebs looks at the development of food and the four great transitions that affected the way we eat. From issues such as the obesity crisis and sustainable agriculture to food scares and the role of new technologies, Krebs provides a fascinating exploration of the history of human food.


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