Foodways in Southern Oman

Foodways in Southern Oman explores the objects, practices, and beliefs related to food production, obtaining, cooking, eating, and disposing of food in the Dhofar region of southern Oman. It connects what is consumed to themes such as land usage, gender, age, purity, privacy, and generosity, and discusses how foodways are related to issues of morality, safety, religion, and tourism. The volume is the result of fourteen years of collecting data and insights in Dhofar.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Foodways in Southern Oman delves into the intricate tapestry of objects, practices, and beliefs surrounding the production, acquisition, preparation, consumption, and disposal of food in the Dhofar region of southern Oman. The book's chapters explore the diverse aspects of food preparation, shedding light on who prepares what types of food and the customary practices associated with mealtime. Marielle Risse skillfully weaves together the threads of consumption, linking them to themes such as land utilization, gender roles, age dynamics, purity, privacy, and generosity. Moreover, she delves into the fascinating interplay between foodways and issues of morality, safety, religion, and tourism. This comprehensive volume is the culmination of fourteen years of diligent data collection and insightful observations in Dhofar, encompassing a wide range of topics, including fish catching, camel herding, fruit cultivation, kitchen design, meal preparation, and the considerate disposal of leftovers for animals. It holds immense appeal to scholars from diverse disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, food studies, Middle Eastern studies, and Islamic studies.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367686994