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The Origins of the Roman Economy: From the Iron Age to the Early Republic in a Mediterranean Perspective

Cambridge University Press, 2021

In this book, Gabriele Cifani reconstructs the early economic history of Rome, from the Iron Age to the early Republic. Bringing a multidisciplinary approach to the topic, he argues that the early Roman economy was more diversified than has been previously acknowledged, going well beyond agriculture and pastoralism. Cifani bases his argument on...

Yoghurt: A Global History (Edible)

Reaktion Books, 2021

Yoghurt: A Global History is a fascinating look at the rich history of yoghurt, from its earliest awakenings in Neolithic times to the modern-day culinary phenomenon it has become. The book delves into its nutritious properties, analyzes worldwide consumption, and explores the new developments in yoghurts, including non-dairy...

Renegotiating Film Genres in East Asian Cinemas and Beyond (East Asian Popular Culture)

Palgrave Macmillan, 2020

This book brings together nine original chapters to examine genre agency in East Asian cinema within the transnational context. It addresses several urgent and pertinent issues such as the distribution and exhibition practices of East Asian genre films, intra-regional creative flow of screen culture, and genre’s creative response to...