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The Food Of China
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To Feed A Quarter Of The Worlds Population On Only Seven Percent Of The Worlds Cultivated Land And At The Same Time To Have Developed A Renowned Cuisine Is Perhaps The Most Exemplary Achievement Of The Chinese People. What Accounts For Their Success? And What Can Be Learned From It?Lively And Engaging. . . . Food Is Placed In Its Contexts, Which Range From Questions Of Land Tenure To Those Of Ritual. It Is A Book That Can Be Read With Pleasure Both By Amateurs Of Chinese Cooking And By Persons Interested In Issues Of Agriculture And Nutrition.Ann Waltner, Annals Of The American Academy Of Political & Social Sciencee.N. Andersons Comprehensive, Entertaining Historical And Ethnographic Account Of Chinese Food From The Bronze Age To The Twentieth Century Shows How Food Has Been Central To Chinese Governmental Policies, Religious Rituals, And Health Practices From Earliest Times. The Historical Survey Of Agricultural And Culinary Customs, In The First Half Of The Book, Offers A Wealth Of Fact And Interpretation On Such Topics As The Effect Of Government Policy On Agricultural Innovation; The Relation Of Medical Beliefs To Appetizing Cuisine; The Recycling Of Waste Products On The Farm; The Traditional Absence Of Food Taboos (Including The Practicality Of Eating Ones Pests, Or Feeding Them To Pigs And Chickens, Instead Of Poisoning Them And The Environment); And The Key Factors In The Gourmet Quality Of Chinese Food From The Simplest To The Most Elaborate Dishes. Without Glossing Over The Occurrences Of Famine Chinas History, Anderson Concludes That The Full Story Is One Of Remarkable Success In Feeding Maximum Populations Over The Millennia. Underpinning This Accomplishment, He Cites Chinas Traditional Stress On Food As The Basis Of The State And As Fundamental Not Only To Individual Wellbeing But To The Enjoyment Of Life.Anderson Turns To Presentday China In The Latter Half Of The Book, Describing In Rich And Enticing Detail The Regional Varieties In Chinese Diet, Food Preparation, And Rituals Of Eating And Drinking. These Lively, Readable Chapters As Well As Those In The First Half Of The Food Of China Make It A Prime Source For Anyonegeneral Readers And Scholars Alikewith An Interest In Chinese History Or Food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Food of China' about? A: 'The Food of China' by E.N. Anderson explores the historical and cultural significance of food in China, detailing how it has shaped governmental policies, religious rituals, and health practices throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Food of China'? A: The author of 'The Food of China' is E.N. Anderson, who provides a comprehensive account of Chinese food from the Bronze Age to the twentieth century.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Food of China'? A: 'The Food of China' was published on September 10, 1990.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Food of China' have? A: 'The Food of China' contains 330 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Food of China' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, 'The Food of China' is written in an engaging style that is suitable for both general readers and scholars interested in Chinese history and cuisine.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: 'The Food of China' covers a wide range of topics, including agricultural customs, culinary practices, and the impact of government policies on food production in China.
- Q: Does the book discuss modern Chinese food practices? A: Yes, the latter half of 'The Food of China' describes contemporary regional varieties in Chinese diet, food preparation, and eating rituals.
- Q: Is 'The Food of China' a good resource for learning about Chinese cuisine? A: Absolutely, 'The Food of China' is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the history and cultural context of Chinese cuisine.
- Q: What makes 'The Food of China' unique? A: 'The Food of China' is unique due to its combination of historical depth and engaging narrative, providing insights into how food has influenced Chinese society over millennia.