The Taste of American Place
Download or Read eBook The Taste of American Place PDF written by Barbara G. Shortridge and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Barbara G. Shortridge |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 309 |
| Release | : 1999-09-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781461645788 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1461645786 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Taste of American Place by : Barbara G. Shortridge
Book excerpt: Tracing the intertwined roles of food, ethnicity, and regionalism in the construction of American identity, this textbook examines the central role food plays in our lives. Drawing on a range of disciplines_including sociology, anthropology, folklore, geography, history, and nutrition_the editors have selected a group of engaging essays to help students explore the idea of food as a window into American culture. The editors' general introductory essay offers an overview of current scholarship, and part introductions contextualize the readings within each section. This lively reader will be a valuable supplement for courses on American culture across the social sciences.
