{"product_id":"mango-a-global-history-hardcover","title":"Mango: A Global History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eConstance L. Kirker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMary Newman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom smoothies to folklore, a global history of the many incarnations of the mango.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the \u003ci\u003eKama Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e. Beyond myth, the authors show us that mangoes hold literary significance as a potent metaphor. While mango-flavored smoothies grace Western grocery shelves, the true essence of sweet, juicy mangoes or tangy, unripe varieties is a rarity: supermarket offerings often prioritize shelf-life over taste. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book offers an accessible introduction to the world of true mango aficionados and the thousand varieties they cherish.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstance L. Kirker\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired professor of art history at Pennsylvania State University. An avid gardener and foodie, she has written numerous research publications on food history. \u003cb\u003eMary Newman\u003c\/b\u003e taught environmental health at Ohio University and the University of Malta. With Kirker, she is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eCherry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEdible Flowers: A Global History, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCoconut: A Global History, \u003c\/i\u003eall also published by Reaktion Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.4 x 4.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457027948722,"sku":"9781789149159","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/8131269dde6e05d5579810c96074c861.webp?v=1778875489","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/mango-a-global-history-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}