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The Oxford Handbook of Food History (Oxford Handbooks),Used
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Food matters, not only as a subject of study in its own right, but also as a medium for conveying critical messages about capitalism, the environment, and social inequality to diverse audiences. Recent scholarship on the subject draws from both a pathbreaking body of secondary literature and an inexhaustible wealth of primary sourcesfrom ancient Chinese philosophical tracts to McDonald's menuscontributing new perspectives to the historical study of food, culture, and society, and challenging the limits of history itself. The Oxford Handbook of Food History places existing works in historiographical context, crossing disciplinary, chronological, and geographic boundaries while also suggesting new routes for future research. The twentyseven essays in this book are organized into five sections: historiography, disciplinary approaches, production, circulation, and consumption of food. The first two sections examine the foundations of food history, not only in relation to key developments in the discipline of history itselfsuch as the French Annales school and the cultural turnbut also in anthropology, sociology, geography, pedagogy, and the emerging Critical Nutrition Studies. The following three sections sketch various trajectories of food as it travels from farm to table, factory to eatery, nature to society. Each section balances material, cultural, and intellectual concerns, whether juxtaposing questions of agriculture and the environment with the notion of cookbooks as historical documents; early human migrations with modern culinary tourism; or religious customs with social activism. In its vast, interdisciplinary scope, this handbook brings students and scholars an authoritative guide to a field with fresh insights into one of the most fundamental human concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Oxford Handbook of Food History? A: The Oxford Handbook of Food History explores food as a subject of study, addressing its connections to capitalism, the environment, and social inequality. It emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship and offers new perspectives on the historical study of food, culture, and society.
- Q: Who is the author of The Oxford Handbook of Food History? A: The book is authored by Jeffrey M. Pilcher, who provides a comprehensive examination of food history through various scholarly lenses.
- Q: How many pages does The Oxford Handbook of Food History have? A: The book contains 536 pages, making it a substantial resource for students and scholars interested in food history.
- Q: What edition is The Oxford Handbook of Food History? A: This book is the first edition, published on October 16, 2012.
- Q: What type of binding does The Oxford Handbook of Food History have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: What condition is The Oxford Handbook of Food History in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been previously used and is in pristine condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in The Oxford Handbook of Food History? A: The book covers a range of topics organized into five sections: historiography, disciplinary approaches, production, circulation, and consumption of food, providing a thorough overview of food's journey from farm to table.
- Q: Is The Oxford Handbook of Food History suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the handbook is suitable for academic research as it includes a variety of scholarly essays that contribute to the understanding of food history and its interdisciplinary connections.
- Q: Does The Oxford Handbook of Food History include primary sources? A: Yes, the book draws from both secondary literature and a wealth of primary sources, including ancient texts and modern artifacts, enriching its analysis of food history.
- Q: What makes The Oxford Handbook of Food History unique? A: Its interdisciplinary approach and the integration of diverse scholarly perspectives set this handbook apart, offering fresh insights into historical, cultural, and social dimensions of food.