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Barbara G. Shortridge & James R. Shortridge
Taste of American Place [EPUB ebook]
A Reader on Regional and Ethnic Foods

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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.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781461645788 ● Editor Barbara G. Shortridge & James R. Shortridge ● Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publishers ● Published 1999 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2757950 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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