Mintz, Sidney W.
Sweetness and Power: Place of Sugar in Modern History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140092332
- author:
- Mintz, Sidney W.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 274
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Customs
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Sugar has played a pivotal role in shaping the course of modern history, transforming from a rare luxury to a staple of everyday life. Sidney Mintz's study explores how Europeans and Americans transformed sugar from a foreign commodity to a necessary ingredient in modern diets, and how this shift impacted the history of capitalism and industry. The production and consumption of sugar are revealed to be intricately linked, from its origins as a "slave" crop grown in tropical colonies to its use as an extravagant luxury for the aristocracy and later as a staple of the industrial proletariat's diet. Mintz examines how sugar has altered work patterns, eating habits, and our diets in modern times. This detailed history is a compelling exploration of the complex relationships between sugar, power, and society, offering a fresh perspective on the ways in which a single commodity has had a profound impact on the world.
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