For courses in Cultural Foods. Food Around the World: A Cultural Perspective, 2nd Edition examines the geographic, historical, cultural, religious, and economic influences that shape food availability and consumption in various cultures and countries around the world. Appropriate for students in food science, dietetics, and nutrition, it offers a broad understanding of cultural food patterns and fosters an appreciation for various regions and nations. Photographs, maps and recipes bring each region to life and help ...
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For courses in Cultural Foods. Food Around the World: A Cultural Perspective, 2nd Edition examines the geographic, historical, cultural, religious, and economic influences that shape food availability and consumption in various cultures and countries around the world. Appropriate for students in food science, dietetics, and nutrition, it offers a broad understanding of cultural food patterns and fosters an appreciation for various regions and nations. Photographs, maps and recipes bring each region to life and help readers visualize and sample the actual heritage. This edition features an increased focus on regional cuisines, margin definitions, three revised chapters and a continued emphasis on the influences that shape food patterns throughout the world.
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
So far, I have found the book to be very interesting. It is a little simplistic in the details of different cultures/countries and their foods, but you do get a good general idea behind the individual cultures. It's very easy to read and the recipes at the end of each chapter are a nice touch.