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Traditional food studies textbooks tend to emphasize theoretical concepts and textbased approaches. Yet food is sensory, tactile, and experiential. Food Studies: A Handson Guide is the first book to provide a practical introduction to food studies. Offering a unique, innovative approach to learning and teaching, Willa Zhen presents creative handson activities that can easily be done in a traditional classroom without the need for a student kitchen. Major theories and key concepts in food studies are covered in an engaging, tangible way, alongside topics such as food production, consumption, technology, identity and culture, and globalization.A fantastic resource for supporting student engagement and learning, the book features: practical activities, such as grinding grains to learn about the importance of food technology; working with restaurant menus to understand changes in food trends, tastes, and ingredients; writing food poetry; and many more pedagogical features such as learning objectives, discussion questions, suggested readings, and a glossary a companion website offering lesson plans, worksheets, and links to additional resources.This is the perfect introduction for students of food studies, anthropology of food, food geography, food hospitality, sociology of food, food history, and gastronomy.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Food Studies: A Hands-On Guide'? A: The book emphasizes a practical introduction to food studies, blending theoretical concepts with sensory, tactile, and experiential learning through hands-on activities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Food Studies: A Hands-On Guide' is Willa Zhen.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers major theories and key concepts in food studies, including food production, consumption, technology, identity and culture, and globalization.
- Q: Is this book suitable for classroom use? A: Yes, it provides practical activities that can be implemented in a traditional classroom setting without needing a student kitchen.
- Q: What additional resources are available with the book? A: A companion website offers lesson plans, worksheets, and links to additional resources.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 222 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Food Studies: A Hands-On Guide' published? A: The book was published on January 10, 2019.
- Q: Is this book recommended for students in specific fields? A: Yes, it is ideal for students studying food studies, anthropology of food, food geography, food hospitality, sociology of food, food history, and gastronomy.
- Q: What are some examples of hands-on activities included in the book? A: Examples include grinding grains to learn about food technology, analyzing restaurant menus for food trends, and writing food poetry.