Food Around the World: A Cultural Perspective, 3rd Edition, examines the geographic, historical, cultural, religious, and economic influences that shape food availability and food consumption. Appropriate for students in food science, dietetics, and nutrition, it examines cultural food patterns and fosters an appreciation for various regions, nations and cuisines. Each region is captured using colorful photographs, maps and recipes that help readers sample the actual heritage. This edition includes a new chapter on Australia and New Zealand, expanded maps and illustrations, new study aids and new recipes that reflect food and cultural patterns around the globe.
Food & Culture Around the World Handbook by Helen Brittin is a great companion for this text. Profiling the food and culture of each of the 195 countries in the world.
Contents
PART 1: INFLUENCES ON FOOD AROUND THE WORLD
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Cultural Parameters
- 3. Religions
PART 2: EUROPE: EARLY ROOTS OF OUR AMERICAN CUISINE
- 4. British Isles
- 5. Scandinavia
- 6. Central Europe
- 7. Eastern Europe
- 8. Italy
- 9. France
PART 3: ENRICHED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN SPHERE
- 10. The Iberian Peninsula
- 11. Greece and the Middle East
- 12. North Africa
PART 4: HERITAGE FROM SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
- 13. West Africa
- 14. East and Southern Africa
PART 5: FOOD TREASURES FROM THE ORIENT AND THE PACIFIC
- 15. India and Its Neighbors
- 16. Southeast Asia and Its Islands
- 17. China
- 18. Korea
- 19. Japan
- 20. Australia and New Zealand
PART 6: AMERICAN FLAVORS
- 21. South America
- 22. The Caribbean
- 23. Central America and Mexico
- 24. United States
- GLOSSARY
- RECIPE INDEX
- SUBJECT INDEX
Key Features
- Discusses geographic, historical, cultural, religious, and economic influences–which impact food availability and consumption.
- Devotes each section of the book to a different region of the world.
- Includes maps and photographs–throughout the text.
- Incorporates regional recipes–throughout the text.
New To This Edition
- New! Chapter on Australia and New Zealand–see Chapter 20.
- New! Coverage of food shortages and food insecurity in various countries.
- New! Expanded illustrations and maps.
- New! Learning objectives have been added and more study questions appear in this edition.
- New! More recipes have been added.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 528 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (© 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0135073359
- ISBN-13: 978-0135073353
- Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
List Price: $120.80