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Book SynopsisPlucked from tropical America, the pineapple was brought to European tables and hothouses before it was conveyed back to the tropics, where it came to dominate US and world markets. This title presents the history of the world's tropical and temperate zones told through the pineapple's illustrative career.
Trade Review"Seamlessly fusing geography with anthropology, horticulture with international politics, Okihiro draws a comprehensive portrait of how a singular fruit can unite a world." Booklist "Take a lesson from this wondrous tropical fruit and read on." Natural History "Superbly researched and girded by a strong theoretical framework." Choice "It is certainly a good read." Agricultural History "Okihiro's narrative is filled with juicy tidbits of pineapple lore." Natural History "Okihiro's global approach is fascinating." -- Chana Kraus-Friedberg Canadian Journal Of History
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Mapping Desires 2. Empire's Tropics 3. Tropical Fruit 4. Pineapple Diaspora 5. Hawaiian Mission 6. Tropical Plantation 7. Hawaiian Pine 8. Pineapple Modern Notes Bibliography Index
