Food Culture in Medieval Scandinavia

This book explores the medieval period in Scandinavian culture through the lens of food and drink, examining historical, legal, and literary sources to understand production, consumption, trading, and social rituals. It offers insights into a range of social practices and includes fresh information on trade, commercial exchange, legal regulation, and political organization.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2022
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

The multifaceted phenomenon of food creation, consumption, and sharing within society holds immense significance and presents a captivating field of study with the potential to propel the advancement of scholarship, particularly within the context of Scandinavian Studies. This comprehensive book delves into the rich tapestry of historical, legal, and literary sources from the medieval era, shedding light on various facets of Scandinavian culture related to food and drink. Through innovative approaches, this collection of studies provides profound insights into a diverse range of social practices, encompassing not only social history but also traditional subjects such as trade, commercial exchange, legal regulation, and political organization. By bringing together contributors from diverse backgrounds, the book further enhances the richness and depth of its content, making it a noteworthy contribution to the current state of research.

The production of food, its preparation for consumption, and the communal sharing of meals constitute vital and exhilarating aspects of human society, offering a rich field of study with immense potential to advance scholarship, particularly within the context of Scandinavian Studies. This comprehensive book explores the multifaceted historical, legal, and literary sources of the region during the medieval period, delving into various aspects of Scandinavian culture related to food and drink. Through innovative approaches, this collection of studies provides profound insights into a diverse range of social practices, encompassing not only social history but also traditional subjects such as trade, commercial exchange, legal regulation, and political organization. By bringing together contributors from diverse backgrounds, the book further enhances the richness and depth of its content, making it a noteworthy contribution to the current state of research.

Food creation, consumption, and sharing within society represent a multifaceted and captivating realm of study, holding immense significance and offering a wealth of opportunities for scholarly advancement, particularly within the context of Scandinavian Studies. This comprehensive book delves into the rich tapestry of historical, legal, and literary sources from the medieval era, shedding light on various facets of Scandinavian culture related to food and drink. Through innovative approaches, this collection of studies provides profound insights into a diverse range of social practices, encompassing not only social history but also traditional subjects such as trade, commercial exchange, legal regulation, and political organization. By bringing together contributors from diverse backgrounds, the book further enhances the richness and depth of its content, making it a noteworthy contribution to the current state of research.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789462988217