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Good To Eat: Riddles Of Food And Culture
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Why Are Human Food Habits So Diverse? Why Do Americans Recoil At The Thought Of Dog Meat? Jews And Moslems, Pork? Hindus, Beef? Why Do Asians Abhor Milk? In Good To Eat, Bestselling Author Marvin Harris Leads Readers On An Informative Detective Adventure To Solve The World'S Major Food Puzzles. He Explains The Diversity Of The World'S Gastronomic Customs, Demonstrating That What Appear At First Glance To Be Irrational Food Tastes Turn Out Really To Have Been Shaped By Practical, Or Economic, Or Political Necessity. In Addition, His Smart And Spirited Treatment Sheds Wisdom On Such Topics As Why There Has Been An Explosion In Fast Food, Why History Indicates That It'S Bad To Eat People But Good To Kill Them, And Why Children Universally Reject Spinach. Good To Eat Is More Than An Intellectual Adventure In Food For Thought. It Is A Highly Readable, Scientifically Accurate, And Fascinating Work That Demystifies The Causes Of Myriad Human Cultural Differences.Title Of Related Interest Also Available From Waveland Press: Kahn, Always Hungry, Never Greedy: Food And The Expression Of Gender In A Melanesian Society (Isbn 9780881337761).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Good to Eat: Riddles of Food and Culture'? A: The book explores the diversity of human food habits and cultural differences related to food, examining why certain foods are favored or rejected in various cultures.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Good to Eat'? A: The author of 'Good to Eat: Riddles of Food and Culture' is Marvin Harris, a bestselling author known for his insightful analysis of cultural practices.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Good to Eat' is a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages is 'Good to Eat'? A: 'Good to Eat' contains 289 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of food and culture.
- Q: When was 'Good to Eat' published? A: 'Good to Eat' was published on June 30, 1998.
- Q: Is 'Good to Eat' a suitable book for academic study? A: Yes, 'Good to Eat' is scientifically accurate and provides valuable insights, making it a suitable resource for academic study in fields like anthropology and nutrition.
- Q: Does this book contain any related readings? A: Yes, the book mentions a related title, 'Always Hungry, Never Greedy: Food and the Expression of Gender in a Melanesian Society', which is also available from Waveland Press.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Good to Eat' is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in acceptable shape.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Good to Eat'? A: Key themes include the cultural significance of food, the impact of economic and political factors on food choices, and the evolution of dietary habits.
- Q: Is 'Good to Eat' appropriate for general readers or only for specialists? A: 'Good to Eat' is written in an engaging style that appeals to general readers as well as specialists, making complex topics accessible to a wide audience.