An examination of the complex meanings of white clothing through history.
Nina Edwards Orden de los libros
Nina Edwards es una autora cuyo trabajo profundiza en el significado de objetos aparentemente ordinarios. Sus ensayos exploran las historias ocultas y la resonancia cultural incrustadas en los artículos cotidianos, invitando a los lectores a observar más de cerca el mundo que los rodea. A través de un examen meticuloso, revela cómo estos objetos dan forma a nuestras vidas y experiencias. Edwards ofrece una perspectiva única, animándonos a descubrir lo extraordinario dentro de lo mundano.
- 2023
- 2015
Weeds
- 224 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
A scientific and cultural history of weeds, which shows that regarding certain plants as weeds and not others is purely a matter of context. Weeds reveals just how interesting and useful these seemingly annoying plants can be.
- 2013
Offal: A Global History
- 141 páginas
- 5 horas de lectura
Exploring the complex relationship with offal, Nina Edwards delves into its historical and cultural significance across various cuisines. This intriguing narrative highlights the diverse terminology used to describe offal, from foie gras to sweetbreads, while examining the visceral reactions it elicits. The book presents regional specialties like Scottish haggis and Southern chitterlings, emphasizing offal's nutritional value alongside its health risks. Through global examples, Edwards reveals offal as a food of contradictions, bridging gourmet and economical dining.