Food and Folklore Reader

<i>The Food and Folklore Reader</i> is the first comprehensive introduction to folklore methods and concepts relevant to food. Mapping the study of food through key sources in folkloristics the forty readings span the entire discipline: from seminal works on identity and aesthetics to innovative scholarship on contemporary food issues such as food security and culinary tourism. <br/><br/>The book also features: <br/>- Expert commentary and comprehensive introductions to each of the book's five parts by renowned folklorist and food scholar Lucy M. Long<br/>- Global coverage with examples from the United States Canada Australia Europe Jewish and Filipino culture and much more<br/>- Questions for discussion and suggestions for further reading - supporting learning and encouraging students to explore these ideas in their own work<br/><br/>Definitive in scale and scope this book defines the field of food and folklore for a new generation of students. An essential resource for all students in food studies folklore studies cultural studies and anthropology.