Handbook of Food and Anthropology

This Handbook is a collection of 20 original essays by leading figures in the field of food anthropology, exploring traditional and cutting-edge areas of research. It covers topics such as identity, commensality, locality, migration, ethical consumption, artisanal foods, and children's food, with rich ethnography and wider analysis. Internationally renowned scholars provide insights into their core areas of specialty. Now available in paperback, it is a field-defining survey of the area and its key themes.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 504 pages
\n Publication date: 07 February 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This comprehensive Handbook, recognized as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year 2017, presents a collection of 20 original essays authored by esteemed experts in the field. Divided into three insightful parts, namely Food, Self, and Other; Food Security, Nutrition, and Food Safety; and Food as Craft, Industry, and Ethics, the book explores a wide range of topics, including identity, commensality, locality, migration, ethical consumption, artisanal foods, and children's food. Each chapter is accompanied by detailed ethnography, providing a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Renowned scholars from around the world offer valuable insights into their specialized areas, such as Michael Herzfeld's examination of culinary stereotypes, David Sutton's guidance on conducting an anthropology of cooking, Johan Pottier's exploration of food insecurity, and Melissa L. Caldwell's practical insights into practicing food anthropology. Now available in paperback format, this Handbook serves as a seminal survey of the field and its central themes. A new afterword by Cristina Grasseni adds a thoughtful reflection on the original essays and their enduring impact on the development of the field.

\n Weight: 998g\n
Dimension: 240 x 163 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350083332\n \n