Download or read book Sugar written by Andrew F. Smith and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sugar is one of the most beloved substances consumed by humans, and also one of the most reviled. It has come to dominate our diets-- whether in candy, desserts, soft drinks or even bread and pasta sauces-- for better and for worse. This fascinating history of this addictive ingredient reveals its incredible value as a global commodity and explores its darker legacies of slavery and widespread obesity."--Dust jacket.