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Food Culture in Great Britain
Laura Mason
ISBN: 0-313-32798-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32798-8
264 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 10/30/2004
List Price: $55.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Discount Price: $27.50 Sale Price for U.S. Customers Only. Save 50%. Ends 12/31/2009.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: Students, Anglophiles, and literature hounds will want to delve into this delightful survey of foodways of a culture both ancient and cutting edge. Only in recent years have modern kitchen conveniences become taken for granted all over Britain. British cooking has also made tremendous strides lately, and the changes in shopping and food options, preparation, restaurant-going, and diet are detailed. The cooking traditions and classic dishes for which Britain is known are described as well, as they still help to define the people.

Commercialization and globalization are shown to characterize British foodways today. For instance, Britain's regionalism is eroding. Health and environmental issues such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy have come to the fore. Television cook shows are all the rage. Women working outside the home and the increase in single-parent households fuel the demand for quick and pre-prepared meals. The trends are well supported by statistics. A timeline, glossary, and resource guide enhance the narrative.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword
    Introduction
    Timeline
    Historical Overview
    Major Foods and Ingredients
    Cooking
    Typical Meals
    Eating Out
    Special Occasions
    Regional Specialties
    Diet and Health
    Bibliography/Resource Guide
    Index
About the Author: LAURA MASON is an independent scholar who lives in York, England. She writes on aspects of British food culture for various publications.
LCC Class: 394
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