Uncorking the Past by Patrick E Mcgovern
Tells the compelling story of humanity's ingenious, intoxicating quest for the perfect drink. This title offers information on what we know about how humans created and enjoyed fermented beverages across cultures. It also explores a provocative hypothesis about the integral role such libations have played in human evolution.
"McGovern's delving, detailed in this fascinating book, leaves little doubt that humans are born drinkers" New Scientist "(A) magnificent study, skillfully written and well illustrated." Choice "Takes his reader on a world tour, examining the archeological record for alcohol use across continents and cultures." Nature "Highly informative and challenging." California Grapevine "In this engaging book, Patrick McGovern gives us a world tour of the origins of alcoholic beverages." -- John Gava Law Society Journal "A remarkable book, both erudite and entertaining." Gastronomica
Patrick E. McGovern is Scientific Director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. His books include Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture, the 2004 Grand Prize winner in History, Literature, and Fine Arts, Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin. McGovern's research on the origins of alcoholic beverages has been featured in Time, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Nature, and elsewhere.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520267985 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520267982 |
| Title | Uncorking the Past |
| Author | Patrick E Mcgovern |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 2009-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 348 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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