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Food Cultures in America [Five Volumes]

Set Edior
Ken Albala

Volume Authors
African American Food Culture
William Frank Mitchell

Asian American Food Culture
Jane E. Dusselier

Latino Food Culture
Zilkia Janer

Jewish American Food Culture
Jonathan Deutsch and Rachel D. Saks

Regional American Food Culture
Lucy M. Long

Book Code: GR4127

ISBN: 0-313-34127-3

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34127-4

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Greenwood Press

Publication: 7/30/2009

List Price: $250.00 (UK Sterling Price: £125.00)

Availability: Not yet published. (Estimated publication date, 7/30/2009)

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Food Cultures in America

Description: The United States, a country of immigrants, has a melting pot of cuisines that have blended in and been adapted. The five-volume Food Cultures of America set celebrates the broadly defined standard American foodways as well as important ethnic food cultures that continue to evolve and impact what and how Americans eat. New Americans are changing the face of the country, and it is time to reassess what the United States is today in a fundamental way--through its food cultures. Regional American Food Culture illuminates the classic fare and traditions from New England to the Pacific Northwest. Asian American Food Culture overviews the diverse and dynamic contributions and foodways of Americans of Asian descent. Latino Food Culture largely focuses on how the recent boom in immigrants from Mexico, Central America, and South America has resulted in an exciting pan-Latino food culture phenomenon. Jewish American Food Culture explains the cultural context of Jewish foods, many of which are part of the mainstream diet, and shows how Jewish immigrants from the current diaspora are stretching the concept of Jewish food. African American Food Culture reminds us of the roots of soul food and the importance of food in African American identity. All volumes are authored by food scholars with intimate knowledge of America's diverse foodways. The content is the first extensive coverage of its kind for a general audience. Per volume, chapter essays analyze the role food and food rituals play in the culture and society. All volumes include the following chapters and enhancements: *Timeline*Historical Overview*Major Foods and Ingredients*Cooking*Typical Meals*Eating Out*Special Occasions*Diet and Health*Recipes*Glossary*Resource Guide*Index*Illustrations.

LC Card Number: 2007047969

LCC Class: TX716

Dewey Class: 641

PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Multicultural Spring 2008.pdf


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