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coffee as a commodity
coffee consumption
coffee industry
coffee microhistory
commodity history
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how to make coffee
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politics of coffee
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social history
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Product details
- ISBN 9781541699380
- Weight: 504g
- Dimensions: 150 x 226mm
- Publication Date: 15 Aug 2019
- Publisher: Basic Books
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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First published in 1999, Uncommon Grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient Abyssinia to the advent of Starbucks and the coffee crisis of the 21st century. Mark Pendergrast uses coffee production, trade, and consumption as a window through which to view broad historical themes: the clash and blending of cultures, slavery, the rise of brand marketing, global inequities, fair trade, revolutions, health scares, environmental issues, and the rediscovery of quality.
As the scope of coffee culture continues to expand,Uncommon Grounds remains more than ever a brilliantly entertaining guide to one of the world's favorite drinks.
Mark Pendergrast is an independent scholar who brews a fantastic cup of coffee. He is the author of many books, including For God, Country and Coca-Cola. He lives in Vermont
