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Delicious : the evolution of flavor and how it made us human / Rob Dunn and Monica Sanchez.
"A savory account of how the pursuit of delicious foods shaped human evolution."-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780691199474
- ISBN: 0691199477
- ISBN: 9780691226408
- ISBN: 0691226407
- Physical Description: xviii, 279 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2021]
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue: Eco-evolutionary gastronomy -- Tongue-tied -- The flavor-seekers -- A nose for flavor -- Culinary extinction -- Forbidden fruits -- On the origin of spices -- Cheesy horse and sour beer -- The art of cheese -- Dinner makes us human. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Public Library | 612.87 DUNN 2021 | 39851001626788 | Non-fiction | Copy hold | Available | - |
Rob Dunn is professor of applied ecology at North Carolina State University and in the Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics at the University of Copenhagen. His books include Never Home Alone. Twitter @RRobDunn Monica Sanchez is a medical anthropologist who studies the cultural aspects of health and well-being. Rob and Monica live in Raleigh, North Carolina.