Cuisine and Culture: A History of Food and People

By Linda Civitello

"Cuisine and Culture presents a multicultural and multiethnic approach that draws connections between major historical events and how and why these events affected and defined the culinary traditions of different societies. Written from an international perspective rather than Eurocentric, the book ties history, culture, politics, sociology, religion, and food together, exploring how all these forces have influenced and been influenced by global eating habits. Witty and engaging, Civitello shows how history has shaped our diet--and how food has affected history. The book explores prehistoric societies all the way to present day including genetically modified foods, the Food Network, and the rise of celebrity chefs. Civitello's humorous tone and deep knowledge are the perfect antidote to the usual scholarly and academic treatment of this universally important subject"-- Provided by publisher.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1394330081
• ISBN13: 9781394330089
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 512 Pages