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Cooking, Cuisine and Class: A Study in Comparative Sociology by Jack Goody: Used
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- Book Title
- Cooking, Cuisine and Class: A Study in Comparative Sociology
- Publication Date
- 1982-06-24
- ISBN
- 9780521286961
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521286964
ISBN-13
9780521286961
eBay Product ID (ePID)
868080
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Cooking, Cuisine and Class : a Study in Comparative Sociology
Publication Year
1982
Subject
Sociology / General, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Cooking, Social Science
Series
Themes in the Social Sciences Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
15.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
81-017035
Dewey Edition
19
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
306/.3
Table Of Content
List of illustrations; Preface; 1. Intentions and remarks; 2. State of play; 3. Production and consumption among the LoDagaa and Gonja of northern Ghana; 4. The high and the low: culinary culture in Asia and Europe; 5. Industrial food: towards the development of a world cuisine; 6. The impact of the world system; 7. Cooking and the domestic economy; Appendix; Notes to the text; Bibliography; Index.
Synopsis
The preparation, serving and eating of food are common features of all human societies, and have been the focus of study for numerous anthropologists - from Sir James Frazer onwards - from a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives. It is in the context of this previous anthropological work that Jack Goody sets his own observations on cooking in West Africa. He criticises those approaches which overlook the comparative historical dimension of culinary, and other, cultural differences that emerge in class societies, both of which elements he particularly emphasises in this book. The central question that Professor Goody addresses here is why a differentiated 'haute cuisine' has not emerged in Africa, as it has in other parts of the world. His account of cooking in West Africa is followed by a survey of the culinary practices of the major Eurasian societies throughout history - ranging from Ancient Egypt, Imperial Rome and medieval China to early modern Europe - in which he relates the differences in food preparation and consumption emerging in these societies to differences in their socio-economic structures, specifically in modes of production and communication. He concludes with an examination of the world-wide rise of 'industrial food' and its impact on Third World societies, showing that the ability of the latter to resist cultural domination in food, as in other things, is related to the nature of their pre-existing socio-economic structures. The arguments presented here will interest all social scientists and historians concerned with cultural history and social theory., The preparation, serving and eating of food have been studied from a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives. It is in this context that Jack Goody sets his own observations on cooking in West Africa, examining why a differentiated 'haute cuisine' has not emerged in Africa, as in other parts of the world.
LC Classification Number
GT2855 .G66 1982
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- m***m (2297)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (43)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (94)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.