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Dan Saladino
ISBN 9781784709686
Rs. 960
Jonathan Cape
Eating to Extinction
The World's Rarest Foods and Why We Need to Save Them
Who it's for: Readers interested in food, biodiversity, and sustainability
Dan Saladino's "Eating to Extinction" embarks on a global exploration of the world's most endangered foods. Inspired by an initiative to preserve culinary biodiversity, this book examines the plants, animals, and traditional food cultures under threat from industrial agriculture and a homogenization of taste. It reveals the intricate stories behind these rare ingredients, emphasizing their cultural significance and the urgent need for their protection.Why You Should Read? Discover the origins and stories of diverse, rare foods from around the globe. Understand the profound impact of modern food systems on biodiversity and traditional culinary practices. Gain insight into the historical relationship between humanity and food, connecting it to contemporary issues like climate change and global inequality. Learn why the conservation of endangered foods is crucial for the future health and diversity of our planet.
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- Examines rare plants, animals, and traditional food cultures under threat
- Inspired by an initiative to preserve culinary biodiversity
- Reveals cultural significance of endangered ingredients
- Connects food diversity to climate change and global inequality
- Explores the impact of industrial agriculture on taste and biodiversity
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What is the book about?
It explores the world's most endangered foods, including plants, animals, and traditional food cultures, and why they need to be saved.
What inspired the book?
It was inspired by an initiative to preserve culinary biodiversity.
What threats do these foods face?
They are threatened by industrial agriculture and a homogenization of taste.
Does the book discuss broader issues?
Yes, it connects the loss of food diversity to climate change and global inequality.