"How much can we learn about a different culture from its food choices, in terms of local produce, preparation, and eating habits? In this comprehensive four-vo

This comprehensive reference work introduces food culture from more than 150 countries and cultures around the world—including some from remote and unexpected

"This book explores local food practices and global food systems, using food studies as a helpful lens through which to view social relations of consequence: he

This book uses food as a lens through which to explore important matters of society and culture. In exploring why and how people eat around the globe, the text

Everyone eats, but rarely do we ask why or investigate why we eat what we eat. Why do we love spices, sweets, coffee? How did rice become such a staple food thr