Bibliograph

Uncommon grounds, the history of coffee and how it transformed our world, Mark Pendergrast

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Uncommon grounds, the history of coffee and how it transformed our world, Mark Pendergrast

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 461-495) and index

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platesillustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Uncommon grounds

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

41545608

Responsibility statement

Mark Pendergrast

Review

"Coffee has been banned as a creator of revolutionary sedition, vilified as the worst health-destroyer on earth and praised as the boon of mankind. Its history provides a window through which to view broader themes of colonialism and culture clash, the rise of mass production, modern-day media and marketing, women's issues and international commodity schemes. It also illustrates how an entire industry can lose focus, allowing upstart micro-roasters to reclaim quality and profits." "Mark Pendergrast enlivens his scrupulously researched history with anecdotes, eccentric characters and period commentary that will give readers stories to share - over good cups of coffee - for years to come."--Jacket

Sub title

the history of coffee and how it transformed our world

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Creator