Food in the Air and Space: The Surprising History of Food and Drink in the Skies

by Richard Foss

Book Overview

This book explores the history of food in flight from hydrogen balloons to the space station: what was served, how and why; the problems with heating, cooling, and serving technology; logistics; overcoming cultural barriers; and the effect of altitude on our senses of taste and smell.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442227281
• ISBN13: 9781442227286
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"