In this comprehensive overview of the sociology of food and eating, the authors demonstrate why the subject has emerged as a significant area of sociological research. Drawing on interdisciplinary sources, the authors explore both the empirical questions raised by the relation of food to inequality, scarcity and famine, and the broader theoretical issue of food as a fundamental item of consumption and a cultural symbol. Topics examined include: - the relation of food to nutrition and health, and the growth of eating ...
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In this comprehensive overview of the sociology of food and eating, the authors demonstrate why the subject has emerged as a significant area of sociological research. Drawing on interdisciplinary sources, the authors explore both the empirical questions raised by the relation of food to inequality, scarcity and famine, and the broader theoretical issue of food as a fundamental item of consumption and a cultural symbol. Topics examined include: - the relation of food to nutrition and health, and the growth of eating disorders in contemporary societies - inequalities of consumption by class, gender, age and nation - the relation of food to the definition of private and public spheres - historical and anthropological perspectives on culinary cultures - the impact of food on colonialism and migration - changing technologies of food production and their social consequences The book will be essential reading for all those wishing to understand the role of food in the contemporary world. It will be of particular interest to students of the sociology and anthropology of culture and consumption and to those engaged in the study of diet and nutrition. The Sociology of Food is also published as a Special Issue of "Current Sociology "(volume 40, issue 2).
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780803988385.
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Good. Ex-library w/ minor stamps etc-Corners badly bumped w/ boards showing-Top & Tail of spine pulled w/ boards showing-Small tear to spine where library label has been removed-Minor pencil markings to margins affecting approx 15 pages-Small pen mark to fore edge of text block & to page 147-Book ow solid, clean and tight-160 pages.
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