Pure Food - (Anthropology of Food & Nutrition) by Paul Collinson & Helen Macbeth (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In presenting a variety of theoretical and cross-cultural perspectives on pure food, this volume demonstrates similarities and variations in cultural beliefs, behaviours and practices in different societies.
- About the Author: Helen Macbeth is an Honorary Research Fellow and retired Principal Lecturer in Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University.
- 230 Pages
- Social Science, Agriculture & Food
- Series Name: Anthropology of Food & Nutrition
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Book Synopsis
In presenting a variety of theoretical and cross-cultural perspectives on pure food, this volume demonstrates similarities and variations in cultural beliefs, behaviours and practices in different societies. These in turn highlight that pure food is a common issue for humanity, whatever the society, whatever the era. As a subject with much contemporary and cross-disciplinary relevance, Pure Food will appeal to students and academics involved in any food-related discipline, to professional practitioners promoting healthier foods and nutrition and to general readers with an interest in food.
Review Quotes
"This is a valuable addition to the anthropology of food and interdisciplinary food studies. The volume's contributors analyze a wealth of interesting phenomena from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives." - Giovanni Orlando, Food sustainability consultant
About the Author
Helen Macbeth is an Honorary Research Fellow and retired Principal Lecturer in Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University. She has also been President of the International Commission on the Anthropology of Food & Nutrition.