4. From 150 years ago: Coffee & Culture (for Cultural Anthropology 2024)

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Discover the surprising connections between coffee production, colonialism, and the birth of anthropology. This lecture explores the global coffee trade's deep roots in slavery and exploitation, from Brazil's 150-year dominance to Vietnam's colonial-era rise. Learn how sugar transformed global tastes and economies, and how Haiti's revolution changed history. We'll also examine how early anthropologists like E.B. Tylor developed ideas about "culture'" amidst this complex global system. Perfect for students of anthropology, history, and anyone interested in the hidden stories behind their daily cup of coffee.
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