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Asian Food: The Global And The Local (Consumasian)
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By Documenting, Analyzing, And Interpreting The Transformations In The Local Diets Of Asian Peoples Within The Last Hundred Years, This Volume Tries To Pinpoint The Consequences Of The Tension Between Homogenization And Cultural Heterogenization, Which Is So Characteristic For Todays Global Interaction. By Focusing On Asian Foodways, The Contributors Demonstrate How The Local And Global Forces Negotiate New Hybrid Lifestyles, How New Commodities Become Embedded In New Cultures And How New Identities Are Embraced Through The Acceptance And Rejection Of New Forms Of Consumption.Contributors: Helen Bush, Cheng Sealing, Pat Caplan, Katarzyna Cwiertka, Adel P. Den Hartog, Robert W. Pemberton, Anneke Van Otterloo, Boudewijn C. A. Walraven, Merry I. White, Rory Williams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Asian Food: The Global and the Local'? A: The book examines the transformations in the local diets of Asian peoples over the last hundred years, highlighting the interplay between homogenization and cultural heterogenization in today's global context.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The contributors include notable scholars such as Helen Bush, Cheng Sea-ling, Pat Caplan, and Katarzyna Cwiertka, among others.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Asian Food: The Global and the Local' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Asian Food: The Global and the Local' published? A: The book was published on January 31, 2002.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in unused condition.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book consists of 200 pages.
- Q: What are some themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as hybrid lifestyles, the embedding of new commodities into cultures, and the acceptance and rejection of new consumption forms.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, given its scholarly contributions and analysis of cultural interactions, it is suitable for academic research in fields like sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies.
- Q: What type of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is suitable for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Asian foodways and cultural studies.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or images in the book? A: The book primarily focuses on text and analysis; information on illustrations or images is not specified.