Feeding Manila in Peace and War, 1850–1945
Author | : Daniel F. Doeppers |
Publisher | : University of Wisconsin Pres |
Total Pages | : 467 |
Release | : 2016-04-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780299305109 |
ISBN-13 | : 0299305104 |
Rating | : 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Download or read book Feeding Manila in Peace and War, 1850–1945 written by Daniel F. Doeppers and published by University of Wisconsin Pres. This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting food, water, and services to the millions who live in the world's few dozen megacities is one of the twenty-first century's most formidable challenges. This innovative history traces nearly a century in the life of the megacity of Manila to show how it grew and what sustained it. Focusing on the city's key commodities-rice, produce, fish, fowl, meat, milk, flour, coffee-Daniel F. Doeppers explores their complex interconnections, the changing ecology of the surrounding region, and the social fabric that weaves together farmers, merchants, transporters, storekeepers, and door-to-door vendors.