Eating in Israel: Nationhood, Gender and Food Culture

This book explores the relationship between Israel's food culture and national identity,interrogating how ordinary Israelis use food to construct,perform,and resist national narratives. It highlights understudied themes in anthropology,food studies,and gender studies and focuses on three key themes: food and national identity construction,the role of women as feeders of the nation,and everyday nationhood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into the intricate relationship between Israel's food culture and the formation of its national identity. It serves as an ambitious endeavor to uncover the profound insights that can be gleaned from the seemingly mundane, everyday activities of cooking and nourishing ourselves and others. By examining these everyday behaviors, the book aims to shed light on the origins and cultural practices of a nation.

In its quest to deepen our understanding of Israeli nationalism, this ethnographic work engages in a thoughtful exploration of how ordinary Israelis, particularly women, utilize food in their daily lives to construct, perform, and resist national narratives. It delves into the ways in which Israeli national identity is experienced through the lens of its food culture, and how social and political transformations are reflected in the consumption patterns of Israeli society.

The book uncovers understudied themes in anthropology, food studies, and gender studies, while focusing on three key themes: food and national identity construction, the role of women as feeders of the nation, and everyday nationhood. It offers valuable insights for researchers and students interested in the study of food, gender, nationalism, and the Middle East, as well as for food writers and bloggers alike.

Through its rich narratives and insightful analysis, this book provides a fresh perspective on the complex interplay between food, culture, and identity, offering a valuable contribution to the field of study.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030872564
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021