The Omnivore. Satisfying Humanity's Hunger
Description
Hunger is one of the biological drives essential to the survival of the human species. Constantly in search of something to eat, humanity has invented societal structures and means of conservation in an effort to ensure an adequate supply of food. This program traces the history of humankind's efforts to satiate the need to feed, from hunting and gathering, to agriculture and animal husbandry, to barter and commerce. And going beyond simple subsistence, the use of eating as a social ritual and pastime of gourmands is also addressed.
Runtime
48 min
Series
Subjects
- Social structure (572)
- Population (248)
- Human beings (169)
- Diet (387)
- Primates (57)
- Food habits (189)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c1997
Database
Films on Demand
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