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Food in the USA: A Reader

by Carole M. (edt) Counihan

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From Thanksgiving to fast food to anorexia nervosa, "Food in the USA" brings together essential reading on these topics and is the only substantial collection of essays on food and culture in America. The broad range of essay topics include: the corporate food industry, soup kitchens, meat-eating, fast food, waitressing, Coca-Cola, Aunt Jemima, the Passover seder, soul food, diabetes, and nutrition. Together, the collection provides a fascinating look at how and why we are what we eat.
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ISBN:
9780415932325
Subtitle:
A Reader
Editor:
Counihan, Carole
Editor:
Counihan, Carole
Author:
Counihan, C.
Publisher:
Routledge
Location:
New York
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Food habits
Subject:
Customs & Traditions
Subject:
Americana
Subject:
Food supply
Subject:
United States Social life and customs.
Copyright:
2002
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
no. <21>, etc.
Publication Date:
August 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
10.10x7.08x.96 in. 1.72 lbs.
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