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Provisions - Beyond the Fast

Pasquale De Marco

Publisher: Publishdrive

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**Provisions: Beyond the Fast** explores the many dimensions of hunger, from its biological and psychological underpinnings to its cultural and historical significance. Drawing on a variety of sources, including scientific research, historical accounts, literary works, and personal stories, this book offers a comprehensive examination of this fundamental human experience. **Provisions: Beyond the Fast** delves into the biology of fasting, examining the short-term and long-term effects of abstaining from food. It explores the role of hunger in human evolution and the adaptive mechanisms that allow us to survive periods of food scarcity. The book also investigates the psychology of hunger, examining the cognitive and emotional effects of hunger and its impact on mental health and behavior. Beyond its biological and psychological aspects, **Provisions: Beyond the Fast** explores the cultural and historical significance of hunger. It examines the role of hunger in shaping human societies, from the earliest hunter-gatherer communities to the modern world. The book also explores the political and economic dimensions of hunger, and the challenges of addressing food insecurity in a world of plenty. **Provisions: Beyond the Fast** also investigates the role of hunger in spirituality, healing, and the search for meaning. It explores the use of fasting as a spiritual practice in various religious traditions and the potential of hunger to promote physical and mental well-being. The book also examines the relationship between hunger and creativity, and the ways in which hunger can be a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. Written in an engaging and accessible style, **Provisions: Beyond the Fast** is an essential read for anyone interested in the human condition. It is a book that will challenge your assumptions about hunger and leave you with a deeper understanding of this fundamental aspect of human existence. If you like this book, write a review!
Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 158 pages.

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