Books by Franco La Cecla

What is ethics? Is it a system of transcendent moral imperatives, or can it be produced by ordinary people in everyday life? This title address these questions in a series of thought-provoking reflections that draw their inspiration from diverse sources, ranging from fieldwork in Papua New Guinea to cinematic depictions of the Ten Commandments.

Pasta and pizza, in all their infinitely delicious and universally appealing varieties, are inextricably connected to Italian identity. This book tells the story of how cuisine born in the south of Italy during the Arab conquest became a foundation for the creation of a nation.