Food Around the World: A Cultural Perspective, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2015

  • Margaret McWilliams California State University, Los Angeles
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Title overview

For courses in cultural foods (food and culture) and general education courses in cultural diversity.

Food Around the World: A Cultural Perspective is a unique and fascinating text examining the geography, history, economic, religious, and cultural factors influencing food consumption and availability. Appropriate for all students, especially those in food science, dietetics, and nutrition, it examines cultural food patterns and fosters an appreciation for various regions, nations, and cuisines. Chapters explore how and why different regions developed their unique cuisines and include recipes from each region. Vivid maps and photographs bring global cultures and foods to life as students travel through each chapter. 

Table of contents

  • PART I - INFLUENCES ON FOOD AROUND THE WORLD
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Chapter 2 Cultural Parameters
  • Chapter 3 Religions
  • PART II - EUROPE: EARLY ROOTS OF OUR AMERICAN CUISINE
  • Chapter 4 British Isles
  • Chapter 5 Scandinavia
  • Chapter 6 Central Europe
  • Chapter 7 Eastern Europe
  • Chapter 8 Italy
  • Chapter 9 France
  • PART III - ENRICHED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN SPHERE
  • Chapter 10 The Iberian Peninsula
  • Chapter 11 Greece and the Middle East
  • Chapter 12 North Africa
  • PART IV - HERITAGE FROM SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
  • Chapter 13 West Africa
  • Chapter 14 East and Southern Africa
  • PART V - FOOD TREASURES FROM THE ORIENT AND THE PACIFIC
  • Chapter 15 India and Its Neighbors
  • Chapter 16 Southeast Asia and Its Islands
  • Chapter 17 China
  • Chapter 18 Korea
  • Chapter 19 Japan
  • Chapter 20 Australia and New Zealand
  • PART VI - AMERICAN FLAVORS
  • Chapter 21 South America
  • Chapter 22 The Caribbean
  • Chapter 23 Central America and Mexico
  • Chapter 24 Canada
  • Chapter 25 United States

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