The Prehistory of Food

"The production and consumption of food can tell us much about how different cultures constructed and perceived their environment. The distinction between what is edible and what is inedible and the ecological systems in which people live are not just a passive backdrop to life but important keys into prevailing social and cultural systems. The Prehistory of Food discusses the changing uses of food in prehistory and sets subsistence firmly within its social context." "The Prehistory of Food is of interest to all students and academics in the fields of archaeology, anthropology and archaeobotany."--Jacket.

First sentence: The study of food is one of the growth areas within academia at present.

Year

1999

Language

English

Publisher

Routledge

Editions

1

Pages

544

ISBN

9780415117654

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