Jones, Martin

Feast: Why Humans Share Food

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ISBN 13:
9780199533527
author:
Jones, Martin
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
155 mm X 234 mm
Genre:
Anthropology
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£16.92

Description

Feast: How Prehistoric Humans First Came to Share Food. The idea of people coming together for a meal seems like the most natural thing in the world, but it's not the case for most other members of the animal kingdom. Archeologist Martin Jones explores how prehistoric humans first shared food and how this has shaped our cultural evolution. By studying the activities of our closest animal relative, the chimpanzee, and unearthing ancient hearths over 30,000 years old, scientists have pieced together a picture of how our ancestors found, killed, cooked, and divided food. Excavations at sites around the world have uncovered fragments of bone, charred food remains, stone or clay serving vessels, and ancient halls that tell the story of how we developed complex eating traditions. This book takes you on a tour of fascinating archaeological discoveries and shows how archeologists have made many intriguing finds. From early evidence of human consumption 500,000 years ago to modern-day phenomena like the drive-through diner, Feast reveals the history of the human meal and its impact on society.

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