Mark Kurlansky
Born in 1948
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Mark Kurlansky is an accomplished American journalist and author known for his nonfiction works.
His book "Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World" (1997) was an international bestseller translated into over fifteen languages.
Kurlansky's writing often focuses on microhistories, exploring the impact of specific subjects on world history.
He has written numerous books on diverse topics, including salt, cod, and nonviolence.
His work "Nonviolence: Twenty-five Lessons From the History of a Dangerous Idea" (2006) won the nonfiction category of the 2007 Dayton Literary Peace Prize.
Kurlansky's approach to historical writing combines extensive research with engaging storytelling, making complex subjects accessible to a wide audience.
