From the author of Ten Restaurants That Changed America, an
exploration of food’s cultural importance and its crucial role
throughout human history “A rich and fascinating narrative that
reaches deep into the historical and cultural larder of societal
experience, powerfully illustrating the myriad ways that food
matters as an essential condiment for humanity.”—Danny Meyer,
founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack Why does
food matter? Historically, food has not always been considered a
serious subject on par with, for instance, a performance art like
opera or a humanities discipline like philosophy. Necessity,
ubiquity, and repetition contribute to the apparent banality of
food, but these attributes don’t capture food’s emotional and
cultural range, from the quotidian to the exquisite. Â In
this short, passionate book, Paul Freedman makes the case for
food’s vital importance, stressing its crucial role in the
evolution of human identity and human civilizations. Freedman
presents a highly readable and illuminating account of food’s
unique role in our lives. It is a way to express community and
celebration, but it can also be divisive. This wide-ranging book is
a must-read for food lovers and all those interested in how
cultures and identities are formed and maintained.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Why X Matters S. |
Release date: |
August 2022 |
Authors: |
Paul Freedman
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Dimensions: |
197 x 127 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
216 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-26808-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-300-26808-4 |
Barcode: |
9780300268089 |
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