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Tom StandageAn Edible History of Humanity
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Standage takes a macrohistorical approach in The Edible History of Humanity. Apply his technique to another part of history, tracing its origin and development over time.
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Develop an argument for whether agriculture is a destructive force. What negative elements does Standage fail to mention? In what ways has agriculture positively contributed to humans’ quality of life?
3.
How have religions historically reflected the relationship between humans and food/agriculture? How do modern religions continue this tradition?
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