Pomodoro!: A History of the Tomato in Italy

by David Gentilcore

More than just the beloved base ingredient of so many of our favorite dishes, the tomato has generated both profound riches and controversy in its farming, processing, exchange, and consumption. It is a crop infused with national pride and passion for those who grow it, and a symbol of Old World nostalgia for those who claim its history and legacy.

Over time, the tomato has embodied a range of values and meanings. From its domestication...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 023115206X
• ISBN13: 9780231152068
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.6" x 8.7"