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Food and Society : A Sociological Approach
William C. Whit
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Description for Food and Society : A Sociological Approach
hardcover. The importance of food is undeniable. Yet, because it is so close and obvious, we often fail to pay attention to it. In Food and Society: A Sociological Approach, author William C. Whitt attempts to develop a multi-level, multidisciplinary approach to the relationship between food and the larger world. Series: Food and Society. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VFMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
The importance of food is undeniable. Yet, because it is so close and obvious, we often fail to pay attention to it. In Food and Society: A Sociological Approach, author William C. Whitt attempts to develop a multi-level, multidisciplinary approach to the relationship between food and the larger world. Organized from the experiences of food consumption through its preparation, distribution, storage and production, this book discusses the role of food in past societies, the basics of nutrition, contemporary issues, including body size, food and culture, food production, world hunger and food innovation.
The importance of food is undeniable. Yet, because it is so close and obvious, we often fail to pay attention to it. In Food and Society: A Sociological Approach, author William C. Whitt attempts to develop a multi-level, multidisciplinary approach to the relationship between food and the larger world. Organized from the experiences of food consumption through its preparation, distribution, storage and production, this book discusses the role of food in past societies, the basics of nutrition, contemporary issues, including body size, food and culture, food production, world hunger and food innovation.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
General Hall Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Series
Food and Society
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781882289370
SKU
V9781882289370
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99-15
Reviews for Food and Society : A Sociological Approach
A major accomplishment which not only makes a major contribution to the literature of this emering field, but also serves as the first undergraduate text for sociology of food courses written by a sociologist.
Association For The Study Of Food and Nutrition
Association For The Study Of Food and Nutrition