An economist gets lunch : new rules for everyday foodies /

An economist gets lunch : new rules for everyday foodies /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Cowen, Tyler.
Imprint:	New York : Dutton, c2012.
Description:	x, 293 p. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Food habits -- Economic aspects. Food preferences -- Economic aspects. Food industry and trade. Food habits -- Economic aspects. Food industry and trade.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8771615

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ISBN:	9780525952664 0525952667
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	Tyler Cowen discusses everything from slow food to fast food, from agriculture to gourmet culture, from modernist cuisine to how to pick the best street vendor, and shows how to get good, cheap eats just about anywhere.

Table of Contents:

1. On the Eve of the Revolution
2. How American Food Got Bad
3. Revolutionizing the Supermarket Experience
4. The Rules for Finding a Good Place to Eat
5. Barbecue: The Greatest Slow Food of All
6. The Asian Elephant in the Room
7. Another Agricultural Revolution, Now
8. Eating Your Way to a Greener Planet
9. Why Does Mexican Food Taste Different in Mexico?
10. The Finding Great Food Anywhere Encyclopedia
11. The Stuff and Values of Cooking at Home
Notes
Acknowledgments
Index