The Taste of American Place A Reader on Regional and Ethnic Foods
, by Shortridge, Barbara G.; Shortridge, James R.; de Wit, Cary W.; Frenkel, Stephen; Hoover, Marjorie A.; Hoy, James F.; Ireland, Lynne M.; Isern, Thomas D.; Kaplan, Anne R.; Kelly, James L.; Kovacik, Charles F.; Levine, Harry Gene; Lewis, George H.; Lloyd, TNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780847685073 | 0847685071
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 9/1/1999
Tracing the intertwined roles of food, ethnicity, and regionalism in the construction of American identity, this textbook examines the central role food plays in our lives. Drawing on a range of disciplines_including sociology, anthropology, folklore, geography, history, and nutrition_the editors have selected a group of engaging essays to help students explore the idea of food as a window into American culture. The editors' general introductory essay offers an overview of current scholarship, and part introductions contextualize the readings within each section. This lively reader will be a valuable supplement for courses on American culture across the social sciences.