Food: A Cultural Culinary History

ISBN 10: 1598039474 ISBN 13: 9781598039474

Publisher: The Great Courses, 2013

Synopsis

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

About this edition

• Publisher: The Great Courses
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1598039474
• ISBN 13: 9781598039474
• Binding: DVD