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Reviewed on February 16, 2018 | Nonfiction
Walvin provides a concise and engaging overview of the history of sugar, exploring its societal and environmental impact from its presence in the human diet dating back millennia to its substantial role in the global obesity crisis. Once a luxury of the elite, sugar transitioned into an affordable commodity for the masses, but the expansion of sugar cultivation was supported by the institution of slavery. Having written...Log In or Sign Up to Read More