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Cheese and Culture: A History of Cheese and its Place in Western Civilization

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Description for Cheese and Culture: A History of Cheese and its Place in Western Civilization paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, Black and White Illustrations and Map. BIC Classification: WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.

Behind every traditional type of cheese there is a fascinating story. By examining the role of the cheesemaker throughout world history and by understanding a few basic principles of cheese science and technology, we can see how different cheeses have been shaped by and tailored to their surrounding environment, as well as defined by their social and cultural context. Cheese and Culture endeavors to advance our appreciation of cheese origins by viewing human history through the eyes of a cheese scientist.

There is also a larger story to be told, a grand narrative that binds all cheeses together into ... Read more

This refreshingly original book will appeal to anyone who loves history, food, and especially good cheese.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
White River Junction, United States
ISBN
9781603585064
SKU
9781603585064
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1

About Paul S. Kindstedt
Paul Kindstedt is a Professor of Food Science in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Vermont. He has authored numerous research articles and invited conference proceedings on dairy chemistry and cheese science, as well as many book chapters. He is the author of Cheese and Culture: A History of Cheese and its Place in Western Civilization, ... Read more

Reviews for Cheese and Culture: A History of Cheese and its Place in Western Civilization
ForeWord Reviews- Cheese, glorious cheese. Who knew the 9,000 years of innovation, lore, history, and romance in your story? Who knew skim milk cheeses initially flourished not for diet reasons, but because they were cheaper for London’s working-classes? That higher-temperature cooking techniques contributed to the development of dry and aged cheeses? Or that economics, religion, social mores, climate, and—well, ... Read more

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