how foods shaped civilization from the ancient world to the present
Cumo, Christopher
Explores the connection between foods and history, including the relationship between religious movements and food from prehistory to the present. Includes resources for further information and photographs.
stories of biological and economic transfer in world history
Cumo, Christopher
2015
A unique encyclopedia that helps readers understand the myriad ways that the Columbian Exchange shaped the modern world, covering every major living organism from pathogens and plants to insects and mammals.
Explores how science and technology have helped to shape America during the twentieth century in areas such as agriculture, transportation, medicine, and education.