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HI 350 Food & Civilization (3)
A global survey that examines the cultural, political, and social forces that have shaped the patterns of human diet and the role that food has played in the course of history. Particular attention is paid to culinary exchange, integration, and modification. Related topics include the causes and impact of famine and disease, the interplay of religion and food, and the relationships between diet and culturally driven views of the body..
