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Food cultures of the world encyclopedia / Ken Albala, editor.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, c2011.Description: 4 v. : ill. 29 cmISBN:
  • 9780313376269
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GT 2850 .F739 2011
Contents:
v. 1. Africa and the Middle East -- v. 2. The Americas -- v. 3. Asia and Oceania -- v. 4. Europe.
Summary: This encyclopedia constitutes food culture that explores the social context of consumption, the shared values and symbolic meanings. Moreover, in this work, food is presented not to delight oneself gastronomically but intends to explore its function globally. Each entry offers information about foodstuffs, foodstuffs, meals, cooking methods, recipes, eating out, holidays and celebrations, and health and diet. Vignettes facilitate understanding of other cultures and the inclusion of selected recipes welcome future innovation.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Reference Reference Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference GT 2850 .F739 2011 v. 1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3AEA0000320312
Reference Reference Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference GT 2850 .F739 2011 v. 2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3AEA0000320313
Reference Reference Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference GT 2850 .F739 2011 v. 3 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3AEA0000320311
Reference Reference Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference GT 2850 .F739 2011 v. 4 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3AEA0000320310

Includes bibliographical references and index.

v. 1. Africa and the Middle East -- v. 2. The Americas -- v. 3. Asia and Oceania -- v. 4. Europe.

This encyclopedia constitutes food culture that explores the social context of consumption, the shared values and symbolic meanings. Moreover, in this work, food is presented not to delight oneself gastronomically but intends to explore its function globally. Each entry offers information about foodstuffs, foodstuffs, meals, cooking methods, recipes, eating out, holidays and celebrations, and health and diet. Vignettes facilitate understanding of other cultures and the inclusion of selected recipes welcome future innovation.

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