Approvisionner la ville
by Arnaud Knaepen, Alexis Wilkin, Christophe Loir
Part of Histoire
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How do the historical struggles of provisioning pre-industrial European cities compare to modern supply chain challenges in terms of scale, complexity, and public anxiety?
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In what ways did the physical layout and urban planning of medieval and early modern cities shape the social dynamics of the marketplace, and how do our modern cities reflect or reject those historical patterns?
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The book explores the concept of the 'police des vivres'—the duty of authorities to guarantee that food was 'saine et loyale' (safe and fair). Where do we draw the line today between personal responsibility in food choices and state regulation of food safety?
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