Description
This collection brings together a diverse array of scholars who challenge the traditional narratives surrounding food and culture. By moving beyond mere nostalgia and regional cookery, the authors delve into the intricate connections between food, politics, and identity. They explore how global influences shape local practices and how food serves as a lens through which societal changes can be understood.
The essays in the volume highlight the complexities of food systems and their implications for power dynamics, health, and sustainability. As the contributors examine various aspects of food production, distribution, and consumption, they uncover the layers of meaning that food embodies in contemporary society. This thought-provoking work offers fresh insights for anyone interested in the contemporary role of food as a cultural phenomenon.
The essays in the volume highlight the complexities of food systems and their implications for power dynamics, health, and sustainability. As the contributors examine various aspects of food production, distribution, and consumption, they uncover the layers of meaning that food embodies in contemporary society. This thought-provoking work offers fresh insights for anyone interested in the contemporary role of food as a cultural phenomenon.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
296 pages
Language
English
Published
Dec 12, 2001
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0415930774
ISBN-13
9780415930772