An Edible History of Humanity
Tom Standage, , read by George K. Wilson. . Tantor Audio, $29.99 (0pp) ISBN 978-1-4001-1308-8
Standage provides an intriguing history of how hunger has shaped civilizations and prompted technological advancements. Starting with hunter-gatherer societies, Standage traces the evolution of cuisines and addition of new ingredients to the current debates over organic and industrialized food systems. With a gentle and deep voice, George K. Wilson guides listeners through the thought-provoking theses with the tone of a knowledgeable and sincere tour guide. His emphasis and deliberate delivery help keep the prose engaging while giving sufficient aural direction for listeners to understand the relevance of a particular sentence or paragraph.
Reviewed on: 08/31/2009
Genre: Audio
Compact Disc - 979-8-200-11899-1
Compact Disc - 978-1-4001-4308-5
Hardcover - 269 pages - 978-0-8027-1588-3
Hardcover - 288 pages - 978-0-385-66414-1
Hardcover - 459 pages - 978-1-4104-1850-0
Hardcover - 368 pages - 978-1-84354-634-4
MP3 CD - 979-8-200-11900-4
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Open Ebook - 1 pages - 978-1-4001-9308-0
Open Ebook - 288 pages - 978-0-8027-1982-9
Other - 978-0-307-37257-4
Paperback - 288 pages - 978-0-8027-1991-1
Pre-Recorded Audio Player - 1 pages - 978-1-61574-865-5
