<p><p>the Bestselling Author Of A History Of The World In 6 Glasses Brilliantly Charts How Foods Have Transformed Human Culture Through The Ages.</p> <h3>publishers Weekly</h3> <p>standage Provides An Intriguing History Of How Hunger Has Shaped Civilizations And Prompted Technological Advancements. Starting With Hunter-gatherer Societies, Standage Traces The Evolution Of Cuisines And Addition Of New Ingredients To The Current Debates Over Organic And Industrialized Food Systems. With A Gentle And Deep Voice, George K. Wilson Guides Listeners Through The Thought-provoking Theses With The Tone Of A Knowledgeable And Sincere Tour Guide. His Emphasis And Deliberate Delivery Help Keep The Prose Engaging While Giving Sufficient Aural Direction For Listeners To Understand The Relevance Of A Particular Sentence Or Paragraph. A Walker Hardcover. (july)</p>