The Story of Corn Paperback - 2004
by Betty Fussell
In an authoritative, wise, and wholly original blend of social history, art, science, and anthropology, Fussell tells the story of corn in a narrative that is as uniquely hybrid as her subject. The great epic of this amazing grain makes clear that all the civilizations of the Western hemisphere have been built on corn. 250 photos and line drawings.
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In an authoritative, wise and wholly original blend of social history, art, science and anthropology, Betty Fussell tells the story of corn in a narrative that is as uniquely hybrid as her subject. It is a story that can be told in the language of myth or industry, of sacred ritual or secular farming, but in any language it makes clear that all the civilizations of the Western Hemisphere have been built on corn. The great epic of this amazing grain and of the people who for seven centuries have planted, eaten, worshipped, processed and profited from it reaches into every corner of American life--not just its food but also its poetry, its commerce, its religion and, of course, its booze. In her beautifully balanced text as well as in hundreds of extraordinary illustrations, Fussell juxtaposes the many facets of corn's history and influence to surprising, dramatic effect. The Story of Corn changes completely one's sense of the shape and nature of the American experience. You will never again munch on a hush puppy, admire a Maya temple, read Hiawatha or simply pass a cornfield in the same way.
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- Title The Story of Corn
- Author Betty Fussell
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 367
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.
- Date 2004-12-15
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9780826335920 / 0826335926
- Weight 1.64 lbs (0.74 kg)
- Dimensions 8.98 x 8 x 1.08 in (22.81 x 20.32 x 2.74 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Indians, Corn
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004001568
- Dewey Decimal Code 633.150
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- Kliatt, 03/01/2005, Page 43
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