Ways of Eating: Exploring Food through History and Culture (Volume 81) (California Studies in Food and Culture)
$27.95
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Book Synopsis: What we learn when an anthropologist and a historian talk about food. From the origins of agriculture to contemporary debates over culinary authenticity, Ways of Eating introduces readers to world food history and food anthropology. Through engaging stories and historical deep dives, Benjamin A. Wurgaft and Merry I. White offer new ways to understand food in relation to its natural and cultural histories and the social rules that shape our meals. Wurgaft and White use vivid storytelling to bring food practices to life, weaving stories of Panamanian coffee growers, medieval women beer makers, and Japanese knife forgers. From the Venetian spice trade to the Columbian Exchange, from Roman garum to Vietnamese nớc chấm, Ways of Eating provides an absorbing account of world food history and anthropology. Migration, politics, and the dynamics of group identity all shape what we eat, and we can learn to trace these social forces from the plate to the kitchen, the factory, and the field.
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Embark on a culinary journey like no other with "Ways of Eating: Exploring Food through History and Culture". Delve into the intricacies of world food history and anthropology as Benjamin A. Wurgaft and Merry I. White captivatingly narrate tales of Panamanian coffee growers, medieval women beer makers, and Japanese knife forgers. Discover how migration, politics, and group identity influence what we eat, offering a fresh perspective on the social dynamics behind our meals.
Uncover the fascinating origins of agriculture and engage with contemporary discussions on culinary authenticity with this eye-opening volume. Let Wurgaft and White guide you through the Venetian spice trade, the Columbian Exchange, Roman garum, and Vietnamese nớc chấm, illuminating the connections between food practices and cultural histories.
Expand your understanding of the significance of food in society and learn to analyze the social forces that shape our meals from the plate to the kitchen, the factory, and the field. With "Ways of Eating", you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the art of cooking and the stories behind the foods we enjoy every day.
Discover the rich tapestry of food history with "Ways of Eating".
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