Planet of the Grapes: A Geography of Wine

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Food Industry & Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Customs & Traditions
Cover of the book Planet of the Grapes: A Geography of Wine by Robert Sechrist, ABC-CLIO
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Sechrist ISBN: 9781440854392
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: April 24, 2017
Imprint: Praeger Language: English
Author: Robert Sechrist
ISBN: 9781440854392
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: April 24, 2017
Imprint: Praeger
Language: English

Wine was one the key founding foods of Western culture (bread and oil being the other two). It has played a key role in human history for thousands of years, having been used for enjoyment, rituals, and religious purposes; today, the production and consumption of wine is a billion-dollar industry that plays an important role in the global economy. Planet of the Grapes: A Geography of Wine provides an interesting and accessible lens through which students can learn about geography, culture, society, history, religion, and the environment. The chapters cover the historical geography of wine, document how drinking wine has often been condemned as a vice, and describe wines by region and type, thereby providing a cultural geography of wine.

Readers will learn about the historical geography of wine, terroir (the environmental conditions that affect grape crops), grape biogeography, the process of winemaking from a geographic perspective, the economic global significance of the wine trade, the ongoing love-hate relationship between wine and government, and what makes individual wine regions distinct. The content is written to be comprehensible to individuals without detailed previous knowledge about wine but provides detailed information and insight that wine connoisseurs will find engaging. Additionally, through the story of wine comes a unique telling of the social transformations in America that have resulted from sources such as anti-immigrant sentiment, pseudoscience, and censorship.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Wine was one the key founding foods of Western culture (bread and oil being the other two). It has played a key role in human history for thousands of years, having been used for enjoyment, rituals, and religious purposes; today, the production and consumption of wine is a billion-dollar industry that plays an important role in the global economy. Planet of the Grapes: A Geography of Wine provides an interesting and accessible lens through which students can learn about geography, culture, society, history, religion, and the environment. The chapters cover the historical geography of wine, document how drinking wine has often been condemned as a vice, and describe wines by region and type, thereby providing a cultural geography of wine.

Readers will learn about the historical geography of wine, terroir (the environmental conditions that affect grape crops), grape biogeography, the process of winemaking from a geographic perspective, the economic global significance of the wine trade, the ongoing love-hate relationship between wine and government, and what makes individual wine regions distinct. The content is written to be comprehensible to individuals without detailed previous knowledge about wine but provides detailed information and insight that wine connoisseurs will find engaging. Additionally, through the story of wine comes a unique telling of the social transformations in America that have resulted from sources such as anti-immigrant sentiment, pseudoscience, and censorship.

More books from ABC-CLIO

Cover of the book Crash Course in Collection Development, 2nd Edition by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book Finding Baseball's Next Clemente: Combating Scandal in Latino Recruiting by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book Bullying by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and Their Power Over Humanity by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book The RDA Workbook: Learning the Basics of Resource Description and Access by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book Capital Cities around the World: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book The MBA Slingshot for Women: Using Business School to Catapult Your Career by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book The Power of Will in International Conflict: How to Think Critically in Complex Environments by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book Opposition to War: An Encyclopedia of U.S. Peace and Antiwar Movements [2 volumes] by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book Genreflecting: A Guide to Popular Reading Interests, 7th Edition by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book Sweet Treats around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book Winning at Following: Secrets to Success in Supporting Roles by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book GMO Food: A Reference Handbook by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book The Historian's Scarlet Letter: Reading Nathaniel Hawthorne's Masterpiece as Social and Cultural History by Robert Sechrist
Cover of the book Libraries in the Information Age: An Introduction and Career Exploration, 3rd Edition by Robert Sechrist
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy