Globalization of Wine

<p><i>The Globalization of Wine</i> is a one-stop guide to understanding wine across the world today. Examining a broad range of developments in the wine world it considers the social cultural economic political and geographical dimensions of wine globalization. It investigates how large-scale changes in production distribution and consumption are transforming the wine that we drink. <p/> Comprehensive background discussion is complemented by vivid case study chapters from a variety of international contributors. Many different countries and regions are covered including China the USA and Hong Kong as are key themes debates and controversies in contemporary wine worlds. <p/> Innovative up-to-date and interdisciplinary <i>The Globalization of Wine </i>illustrates the diversity and complexity of wine globalization processes across the planet both in the past and at the present time. It is essential reading for academics and students in food and drink studies sociology anthropology globalization studies geography and cultural studies. It also provides a jargon-free resource for wine professionals and connoisseurs.</p>