Chocolate, Women and Empire: A Social and Cultural History

by Emma Robertson

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From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Chocolat, from romantic gift to guilty indulgence, chocolate has a special place in Western popular culture. But what are the hidden histories behind this luxurious commodity? This book examines chocolate production from cocoa bean to chocolate box, illuminating the dynamics of gender, race and empire which have structured the cocoa chain.

Using a varied range of sources, and drawing on the author's...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0719090059

ISBN13:9780719090059

Release Date:August 2013

Publisher:Manchester University Press

Length:264 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

History Social Science Social Sciences

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