Name: The Forbidden Feast (en Inglés)
SKU: 69026438
Price: 30.21 USD
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Author: Roy Shiba
ISBN: 9798194752744

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Libro Físico

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Independently Published

Autor

Roy Shiba

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Inglés

N° páginas

200

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

ISBN13

9798194752744

The Forbidden Feast (en Inglés)

Roy Shiba (Autor) · Independently Published · Tapa Blanda

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A Global Exploration of the World's Most Extreme Foods-and What They Reveal About UsFor over two billion people, eating insects is an everyday practice. For millions more, bushmeat is a necessity, not a choice. And for a wealthy few, consuming endangered species is the ultimate status symbol. What drives these practices-and what are their consequences?The Forbidden Feast is a comprehensive anthropological journey into the world's most controversial foods. Award-winning cultural anthropologist Dr. Roy Shiba takes you across six continents, exploring the culinary traditions that challenge our assumptions about food, culture, and morality.Inside this book, you'll discover:The psychological roots of food taboos and why they vary across culturesThe nutritional and environmental case for eating insectsThe devastating impact of the bushmeat trade on endangered speciesThe role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the illegal wildlife tradeThe cultural significance of dog meat, snake, crocodile, and other controversial meatsThe future of food: how sustainable alternatives can replace forbidden delicaciesWhether you're a food lover, an anthropology enthusiast, or someone concerned about conservation and sustainability, The Forbidden Feast offers a compelling, eye-opening look at the hidden corners of global cuisine. It's a book that informs, challenges, and ultimately asks: What will we eat tomorrow?