Sociology on the Menu An Invitation to the Study of Food and Society
| Author/creator | Beardsworth, Alan, 1945- Author |
| Other author | Keil, Teresa 1935- Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor] |
| Description | 288 p. ill 23.400 x 015.600 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation <em>Sociology on the Menu</em>is an accessible introduction to the sociology of food. Highlighting the social and cultural dimensions of the human food system, from production to consumption, it encourages us to consider new ways of thinking about the apparently mundane, everyday act of eating. The main areas covered include:<br>* The origins of human subsistence and the development of the modern food system<br>* Food, the family and eating out<br>* Diet, health and the body image<br>* The meanings of meat and vegetarianism.<br><em>Sociology on the Menu</em>provides a comprehensive overview of the literature, particularly helpful in this interdisciplinary field. It focuses on key texts and studies to help students identify major concerns and themes for further study. It urges us to re-appraise the taken for granted and familiar experiences of selecting, preparing and sharing food and to see our own habits and choices, preferences and aversions in their broader cultural context. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 96018305 |
| ISBN | 9780415114240 |
| ISBN | 0415114241 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780415114240 |
| Stock number | 00081154 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |