What's for dinner? Not just in America, but around the world? And
how is it cooked, what's the historical significance of that food,
how is it served and consumed, and who gets to clean up? This book
provides fascinating insight into how dinner is defined in
countries around the world. Almost universally, "dinner" is a key
meal in most countries around the world, whether it be a simple
dish of rice and beans, a slice of pizza on the go, or a
multi-course formal meal. What do the specifics of how a meal is
eaten-by hand instead of with utensils, for example-say about a
specific culture? This fascinating one-volume reference guide
examines all aspects of dinner in international settings, enabling
insightful cross-cultural comparisons and an understanding of the
effects of modernization and globalization on food habits. Some 50
countries are covered in chapters focusing on present-day meal
habits in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North and
South America. The commentary covers everything about the meal,
such as the time, the cooking and preparation, shopping for
ingredients, the clean-up process, gender-based participation
roles, conversation or other social interactions, and
etiquette-just about everything that happens at the table. The book
is ideal for classroom teaching and learning, as the entries and
photos are conducive to teaching students about other cultures,
directly supporting the National Geography Standards. Students will
be able to make informed comparisons between their own lives and
the various cultural experiences described in the book. Provides
intimate insights into a broad range of international food habits,
thereby affording readers a glimpse into the daily lives of people
around the world and offering immense opportunities for cross
cultural comparisons Compares cooking methods, gender roles
regarding food and meals, and the places of children or extended
relatives at meal time Underscores how food culture is universally
and intrinsically related to ethnicity, family, and meal-time
tradition Presents a combination of reference narrative,
photographs, and recipes that make this a one-stop reference source
ideal for students learning about other cultures
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