A natural history of wine / Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle ; illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-237) and index.
Title
A natural history of wine / Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle ; illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.
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DeSalle, Rob, author.
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English
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"Conversational and accessible to everyone, this colorfully illustrated book embraces almost every imaginable area of the sciences, from microbiology and ecology (for an understanding of what creates this complex beverage) to physiology and neurobiology (for insight into the effects of wine on the mind and body). The authors draw on physics, chemistry, biochemistry, evolution, and climatology, and they expand the discussion to include insights from anthropology, primatology, entomology, Neolithic archaeology, and even classical history. The resulting volume is indispensible for anyone who wishes to appreciate wine to its fullest."-- Provided by publisher.