Food: A Cultural Culinary History
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Narrated by:
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Ken Albala
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Written by:
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Ken Albala
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The Great Courses
About this listen
Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: "Gastronomy governs the whole life of man."
In fact, civilization itself began in the quest for food. Humanity's transition to agriculture was not only the greatest social revolution in history, but it directly produced the structures and institutions we call "civilization."
In 36 fascinating lectures, award-winning Professor Albala puts this extraordinary subject on the table, taking you on an enthralling journey into the human relationship to food. With this innovative course, you'll travel the world discovering fascinating food lore and culture of all regions and eras - as an eye-opening lesson in history as well as a unique window on what we eat today.
©2013 The Teaching Company, LLC (P)2013 The Great CoursesWhat listeners say about Food: A Cultural Culinary History
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- tarun
- 18-09-22
very good but too much white man food history
nicely and enthusiastically narrated. extremely informative content. but the scope is too limited to br called 'culinary history of the world'. It more about the western cuisine or the American cuisine, although very much covered in detail, it's more about what the Europeans ate in Europe and America. Middle ages in Europe covered nicely and very much detail revolves more about English, French , Dutch or Spanish cuisine in Europe and America. maybe it's more about the perspective of the auther him being an American it has became more personal ib way how the whole culinary history came about to be now especially in America. although thanks to globalisation and colonialism the story of other parts of world does not vary much or maybe they do, but no mention of other cultures.(although very briefly touched)
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 07-05-22
great course on an not so common topic
Thoroughly enjoyed n learned in this course unlike many other courses the professor is really interesting
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- Kindle Customer
- 13-01-24
superlative content and great narration
The book not only describes the culinary journey of mankind globally, over centuries, but it also provides nice tid bits and flavours of history of mankind itself. What I liked the most about the book was how it connected major events like industrialisation, pandemic, wars etc to changes in our dietary habits. Kudos to the author.
Narration was outstanding, too...
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- Shreya B.
- 12-09-23
too off topic
This book is not about culinary history. please try to stay on topic. We are are not listening for lessons on religion.
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