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This book explores the idea that table activities - the mealtime rituals of food preparation, serving, and dining - lay the foundation for a proper education on the value of civility, the importance of the common good, and what it means to be a good citizen. The arts of conversation and diplomatic speech are learned and practiced at tables, and a political history of food practices recasts thoughtfulness and generosity as virtues that enhance civil society and democracy.

Echoes of Civilization :is a weekly podcast that dives deep into the rich tapestry of human history, culture, medicine, engineering, health, and social transformation. Hosted by journalist and cultural historian Thomas Reynolds, this show brings to life the stories of real people, powerful ideas, and the professions that shaped civilizations. Each episode explores a unique chapter of the human journey from ancient surgeries to the foundations of modern democracy, from forgotten engineers to the evolution of public health systems all through compelling interviews with experts from various ...

This volume explores the variety of business enterprise in the United States and analyzes its presence in the country's economy, its evolution over time, and its meaning in society.