Mango

A Global History

Constance L. Kirker, Mary Newman

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Reaktion Books
01 November 2024

History; History: specific events & topics; Cookery by ingredient

Series: Edible

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 Kama Sutra. 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 prioritise shelf-life over taste.

This book offers an accessible introduction to the world of true mango aficionados and the thousand varieties they cherish.

By: Constance L. Kirker, Mary Newman
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 120mm,
ISBN: 9781789149159
ISBN 10: 1789149150
Series: Edible
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Constance L. Kirker is a retired Pennsylvania State University professor of art history. An avid gardener and foodie, she has written numerous research publications on food history. Mary Newman has taught at Ohio University and the University of Malta and is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Reviews for Mango: A Global History

"""Kirker and Newman weave a beautiful narrative around one of South East Asia's most prized and glorious possessions - the mango.""-- ""Sonal Ved, author of ""Tiffin"" and ""Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?"""""