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Buzz: The Science and Lore of Alcohol and Caffeine

✍️ Braun, Stephen
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🏛 Oxford University Press 📅 1996 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780195092899

📝 Description: Buzz: The Science and Lore of Alcohol and Caffeine

An award-winning science writer takes readers on a myth-shattering, comprehensive tour of two of the world's most popular substances. Directly contradicting much conventional wisdom about alcohol and caffeine, Stephen Braun explains why alcohol can produce a range of emotions, what role caffeine can play in creativity, and much more.

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This volume appeals primarily to the scientifically curious reader who prefers data over narrative. However, it may disappoint culinary enthusiasts looking for recipes or regional cultural insights, as its focus is strictly on science and lore rather than gastronomy. The catalog entry is sparse, offering little detail beyond the author's credentials and general themes. Consequently, the book stands as a theoretical exploration rather than a practical guide. It lacks the warmth of food writing and the utility of technique manuals, making it unsuitable for those seeking inspiration in the kitchen or specific dietary advice.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

This volume appeals primarily to the scientifically curious reader who prefers data over narrative. However, it may disappoint culinary enthusiasts looking for recipes or regional cultural insights, as its focus is strictly on science and lore rather than gastronomy. The catalog entry is sparse, offering little detail beyond the author's credentials and general themes. Consequently, the book stands as a theoretical exploration rather than a practical guide. It lacks the warmth of food writing and the utility of technique manuals, making it unsuitable for those seeking inspiration in the kitchen or specific dietary advice.

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