Food Cultures Of The World Encyclopedia 4 Volumes

Author : Ken Albala
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1566 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313376276

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Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia [4 volumes] by Ken Albala Pdf

This comprehensive reference work introduces food culture from more than 150 countries and cultures around the world—including some from remote and unexpected peoples and places. From babka to baklava to the groundnut stew of Ghana, food culture can tell us where we've been—and maybe even where we're going. Filled with succinct, yet highly informative entries, the four-volume Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia covers all of the planet's nation-states, as well as various tribes and marginalized peoples. Thus, in addition to coverage on countries as disparate as France, Ethiopia, and Tibet, there are also entries on Roma Gypsies, the Maori of New Zealand, and the Saami of northern Europe. There is even a section on food in outer space, detailing how and what astronauts eat and how they prepare for space travel as far as diet and nutrition are concerned. Each entry offers information about foodstuffs, meals, cooking methods, recipes, eating out, holidays and celebrations, and health and diet. Vignettes help readers better understand other cultures, while the inclusion of selected recipes lets them recreate dishes from other lands.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Food habits
ISBN : 0313376263

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Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia: Europe by Anonim Pdf

Introduces food culture from more than one hundred fifty countries and cultures around the world, including some from remote and unexpected peoples and places.

Author : Ken Albala
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Food habits
ISBN : 1474208681

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Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia by Ken Albala Pdf

"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-volume reference work, Ken Albala and a team of dedicated food scholars show how we can begin to understand the ways different cultures are formed and shaped by eating practices and behaviours. Volume IV shines a spotlight on Europe, and tracks systematically through a spread of the countries in the region. For each country featured there is a Food Culture Snapshot, an expos ̌of the Major Foodstuffs, Cooking, Typical Meals, Eating Out practices - where relevant- and entries on Special Occasions, Diet and Health, as well as region-specific traditional recipes. In this volume, observations range from the importance of passion and seafood in cooking in the Basque region, to the effect of a fertile soil (thanks to the many waterways) in the Netherlands on the production of major food crops including barley, corn, potatoes, and sugar beets. Through the presentation of these aspects of cuisine and food-related habits together, Albala et al move towards a theory of food culture. Accessibly written and vastly wide-ranging in scope, the volume is dotted throughout with exciting recipes for the reader to try, and provides a definitive foundation for anyone seeking to understand how a spotlight on food can bring together the numerous threads that compose a society."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Author : Ken Albala
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1785394126

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Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia by Ken Albala Pdf

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

Author : Ken Albala
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1635 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781452243016

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Food Issues by Ken Albala Pdf

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Food Issues explores the topic of food across multiple disciplines within the social sciences and related areas including business, consumerism, marketing, and environmentalism. In contrast to the existing reference works on the topic of food that tend to fall into the categories of cultural perspectives, this carefully balanced academic encyclopedia focuses on social and policy aspects of food production, safety, regulation, labeling, marketing, distribution, and consumption. A sampling of general topic areas covered includes Agriculture, Labor, Food Processing, Marketing and Advertising, Trade and Distribution, Retail and Shopping, Consumption, Food Ideologies, Food in Popular Media, Food Safety, Environment, Health, Government Policy, and Hunger and Poverty. This encyclopedia introduces students to the fascinating, and at times contentious, and ever-so-vital field involving food issues. Key Features: Contains approximately 500 signed entries concluding with cross-references and suggestions for further readings Organized A-to-Z with a thematic “Reader’s Guide” in the front matter grouping related entries by general topic area Provides a Resource Guide and a detailed and comprehensive Index along with robust search-and-browse functionality in the electronic edition This three-volume reference work will serve as a general, non-technical resource for students and researchers who seek to better understand the topic of food and the issues surrounding it.

Author : Samantha L. Martin-McAuliffe
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781472520227

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Food and Architecture by Samantha L. Martin-McAuliffe Pdf

Food and Architecture is the first book to explore the relationship between these two fields of study and practice. Bringing together leading voices from both food studies and architecture, it provides a ground-breaking, cross-disciplinary analysis of two disciplines which both rely on a combination of creativity, intuition, taste, and science but have rarely been engaged in direct dialogue. Each of the four sections – Regionalism, Sustainability, Craft, and Authenticity – focuses on a core area of overlap between food and architecture. Structured around a series of 'conversations' between chefs, culinary historians and architects, each theme is explored through a variety of case studies, ranging from pig slaughtering and farmhouses in Greece to authenticity and heritage in American cuisine. Drawing on a range of approaches from both disciplines, methodologies include practice-based research, literary analysis, memoir, and narrative. The end of each section features a commentary by Samantha Martin-McAuliffe which emphasizes key themes and connections. This compelling book is invaluable reading for students and scholars in food studies and architecture as well as practicing chefs and architects.

Author : Karen Hanson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Cookery, International
ISBN : 0787654256

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Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World: Germany to Japan by Karen Hanson Pdf

Profiles the food, recipes, and culture of sixty countries.

Author : Denise Beaubien Bennett,Christa Modscheidler
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838919835

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Guide to Reference in Medicine and Health by Denise Beaubien Bennett,Christa Modscheidler Pdf

Drawn from the extensive database of Guide to Reference, this up-to-date resource provides an annotated list of print and electronic biomedical and health-related reference sources, including internet resources and digital image collections.

Author : Paul Fieldhouse
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610694124

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Food, Feasts, and Faith [2 volumes] by Paul Fieldhouse Pdf

An indispensable resource for exploring food and faith, this two-volume set offers information on food-related religious beliefs, customs, and practices from around the world. Why do Catholics eat fish on Fridays? Why are there retirement homes for aged cows in India? What culture holds ceremonies to welcome the first salmon? More than five billion people worldwide claim a religious identity that shapes the way they think about themselves, how they act, and what they eat. Food, Feasts, and Faith: An Encyclopedia of Food Culture in World Religions explores how the food we eat every day often serves purposes other than to keep us healthy and stay alive: we eat to express our faith and to adhere to ethnic or cultural traditions that are part of who we are. This book provides readers with an understanding of the rich world of food and faith. It contains more than 200 alphabetically arranged entries that describe the beliefs and customs of well-established major world religions and sects as well as those of smaller faith communities and new religious movements. The entries cover topics such as religious food rules, religious festivals and symbolic foods, and vegetarianism and veganism, as well as general themes such as rites of passage, social justice, hospitality, and compassion. Each entry on religion explains what the religious dietary laws and guidelines are and how these were interpreted and put into practice historically and in modern settings. The coverage also includes important festivals and feast days as well as significant religious figures and organizations. Additionally, some 160 sidebars provide examples and more detailed information as well as fun facts.

Author : Ken Albala
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780759121263

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Three World Cuisines by Ken Albala Pdf

This "living" text provides readers with a solid understanding of the three cuisines that have had the greatest impact on the globe historically. Deep knowledge of Italian, Mexican, and Chinese cuisines illuminates many of the great historical themes of the past 10,000 years as well as why we eat the way we do today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Food
ISBN : 0684805685

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Encyclopedia of Food and Culture by Anonim Pdf

Author : Victoria R. Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216112662

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London by Victoria R. Williams Pdf

This comprehensive volume is an indispensable resource for researchers as well as general readers interested in the geography, history, and culture of London, examining all aspects of life in the United Kingdom's capital city. London is one of the largest cultural and financial centers in the world. How did it become the capital city of the United Kingdom, and what is life like in this global city today? Narrative chapters cover a wide range of topics in this volume, examining such themes as location, people, history, politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, London in pop culture, and London's future. Inset boxes entitled "Life in the City" include personal memoirs from people who are from or have lived in London, allowing readers a glimpse into daily life in the city. Sidebars, a chronology, and a bibliography round out the text. This volume is ideal for students and general readers who are interested in learning about life in this global city.

Author : Victoria R. Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1846 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216102199

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Indigenous Peoples [4 volumes] by Victoria R. Williams Pdf

The book is an essential resource for those interested in investigating the lives, histories, and futures of indigenous peoples around the world. Perfect for readers looking to learn more about cultural groups around the world, this four-volume work examines approximately 400 indigenous groups globally. The encyclopedia investigates the history, social structure, and culture of peoples from all corners of the world, including their role in the world, their politics, and their customs and traditions. Alphabetically arranged entries focus on groups living in all world regions, some of which are well-known with large populations, and others that are lesser-known with only a handful of surviving members. Each entry includes sections on the group's geography and environment; history and politics; society, culture, and tradition; access to health care and education; and threats to survival. Each entry concludes with See Also cross-references and a list of Further Reading resources to guide readers in their research. Also included in the encyclopedia are Native Voices inset boxes, allowing readers a glimpse into the daily lives of members of these indigenous groups, as well as an appendix featuring the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Author : Ken Albala
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1635 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781483346298

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Food Issues by Ken Albala Pdf

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Food Issues explores the topic of food across multiple disciplines within the social sciences and related areas including business, consumerism, marketing, and environmentalism. In contrast to the existing reference works on the topic of food that tend to fall into the categories of cultural perspectives, this carefully balanced academic encyclopedia focuses on social and policy aspects of food production, safety, regulation, labeling, marketing, distribution, and consumption. A sampling of general topic areas covered includes Agriculture, Labor, Food Processing, Marketing and Advertising, Trade and Distribution, Retail and Shopping, Consumption, Food Ideologies, Food in Popular Media, Food Safety, Environment, Health, Government Policy, and Hunger and Poverty. This encyclopedia introduces students to the fascinating, and at times contentious, and ever-so-vital field involving food issues. Key Features: Contains approximately 500 signed entries concluding with cross-references and suggestions for further readings Organized A-to-Z with a thematic “Reader’s Guide” in the front matter grouping related entries by general topic area Provides a Resource Guide and a detailed and comprehensive Index along with robust search-and-browse functionality in the electronic edition This three-volume reference work will serve as a general, non-technical resource for students and researchers who seek to better understand the topic of food and the issues surrounding it.

Author : Lucy M. Long
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-17
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781442227316

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Ethnic American Food Today by Lucy M. Long Pdf

Ethnic American Food Today is the first encyclopedia to illuminate the variety and complexity of ethnic food cultures in this country and to address their place within the larger American culture.