{"product_id":"mango-a-global-history-9781789149159","title":"Mango: A Global History","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom smoothies to folklore, a global history of the many incarnations of the mango.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a tour through the rich world of mangoes, which inspire fervent devotion across the world. In South Asia, mangoes boast a history steeped in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, even earning a mention in the \u003ci\u003eKama Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e. Beyond myth, the authors show us that mangoes hold literary significance as a potent metaphor. While mango-flavored smoothies grace Western grocery shelves, the true essence of sweet, juicy mangoes or tangy, unripe varieties is a rarity: supermarket offerings often prioritize shelf-life over taste. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book offers an accessible introduction to the world of true mango aficionados and the thousand varieties they cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstance L. Kirker\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired professor of art history at Pennsylvania State University. An avid gardener and foodie, she has written numerous research publications on food history. \u003cb\u003eMary Newman\u003c\/b\u003e taught environmental health at Ohio University and the University of Malta. With Kirker, she is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eCherry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEdible Flowers: A Global History, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCoconut: A Global History, \u003c\/i\u003eall also published by Reaktion Books.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reaktion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878096834834,"sku":"9781789149159","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2595f19b-cc06-4f7d-be1a-53579dcd84f0.jpg?v=1738159530","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mango-a-global-history-9781789149159","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}