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The Food Axis: Cooking, Eating, and the Architecture of American Houses,Used
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Blending architectural and social history with the necessityand the passionfor food, this engaging new book attempts to understand the development of the American house by viewing it through one very specific lens: the food axis. Taking in far more than the kitchen, author Elizabeth Collins Cromley explores all areas of food management within the homepreparation, cooking, consumption, and disposal. Her food axis implies a network of related spaces above and below ground, both attached to the house and separate from it. Studying the use and interaction of these spaces, and the ways in which their components change (often radically) over time, the author shows how these elements have helped shape the multiple forms of residential architecture in the United States, from the first settlement period to the present.Beginning with the earliestand relatively simplehouses, Cromley traces changes in food spaces through the years, noting a steady escalation in the number of foodrelated rooms. Along the way, she considers multiple circumstances that shed light on this evolution, including the role of gender in determining foodspace design, the relation of food spaces to nature, and the telling ways in which people and food circulate through kitchens and dining rooms. Because Cromley is interested not only in how designed spaces look but how they are used, she cites a wealth of primary sourcesautobiographies, travel journals, household diaries, letters, inventoriesin her exploration of the habits surrounding all aspects of food in the home.In addition to designers, preservationists, and architectural historians, this book will interest curious cooks as well as homedwellers who want to better understand the spaces they inhabit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Food Axis: Cooking, Eating, and the Architecture of American Houses'? A: The book explores the relationship between food management and residential architecture in the United States, examining how food spaces have evolved over time within homes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Elizabeth Collins Cromley, who combines architectural history with social aspects of food.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Food Axis' published? A: The book was published on January 5, 2011.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, this is an illustrated edition, featuring various visuals related to the content.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about food spaces? A: Cromley discusses the historical evolution of food spaces, including the impact of gender and nature on their design and how these spaces have transformed over time.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in design or architecture? A: Yes, it is aimed at designers, preservationists, and architectural historians, but also appeals to curious cooks and home-dwellers.
- Q: What sources did the author use for research in this book? A: The author cites primary sources such as autobiographies, travel journals, household diaries, and letters to explore food habits in the home.
- Q: Can this book help me understand my kitchen and dining spaces better? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the design and use of food-related spaces, helping readers better understand their own kitchens and dining areas.