Description
About the Author
Lisa Haushofer is a physician and historian of science, medicine, and food. She is currently Senior Research Associate in the History of Medicine Department at the University of Zurich.
Reviews
"Wonder Foods is well-written, clearly organized, and generously cited with reputable sources-an exemplary food history from the perspective of the history of science and medicine."
* Journal of the History of Biology *"Lisa Haushofer's Wonder Foods...urges us, through a historical lens, to reflect on the profound societal, economic, and environmental influences that our food production and consumption has had on the world, and more importantly, to be distinctly aware of who those choices affect, both historically and today." * Society for US Intellectual History *
"Wonder Foods is well-written, clearly organized, and generously cited with reputable sources-an exemplary food history from the perspective of the history of science and medicine." * Journal of the History of Biology *
Book Information
ISBN 9780520390386
Author Lisa Haushofer
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 544g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 23mm