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xxi, 478 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Contents note continued: Architecture of the Levant -- Art -- Alphabets -- Holidays -- Food Patterns -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 12 North Africa -- Geographic Overview -- Agriculture -- History and Culture -- Egypt -- Libya and the Maghreb -- Cultural Heritage -- Food Patterns -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- pt. 4 Heritage from Sub-Saharan Africa -- ch. 13 West Africa -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- Early People -- European Interactions -- Slavery -- Religion -- The Arts -- Food Patterns -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 14 East and Southern Africa -- Geographic Overview -- History -- Early Inhabitants -- Foreign Involvement -- North from the Cape of Good Hope -- Culture -- Religion -- The Arts -- Festivals -- Food Patterns -- Foreign Influences -- Meal Patterns -- Challenges -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- |
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Contents note continued: Empire Building -- Artistic Achievements -- Religion -- Food Patterns -- Meals -- Regional Cuisines -- Specialties -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 9 France -- Geographic Overview -- Regions -- Agriculture -- History and Culture -- Religion -- The Arts -- Food Patterns -- Haute Cuisine -- Provincial French Cooking -- Dining Patterns -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- pt. 3 Enriched by the Mediterranean Sphere -- ch. 10 The Iberian Peninsula -- Geographic Overview -- Features -- Agriculture -- History and Culture -- Foreign Influences -- Exploring and Colonizing -- The Inquisition -- Language -- Religion -- The Arts -- Food Patterns -- Portugal -- Spain -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 11 Greece and the Middle East -- Geographic Overview -- Agriculture -- History and Culture -- Greece -- Turkey and the Levant -- Impact of Trade -- Religious Impact on the Levant -- |
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Contents note continued: Foreign Incursions -- Republic of Korea -- Culture -- Food Patterns -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 19 Japan -- Geographic Overview -- Food Challenges -- History and Culture -- Early Settlers -- Governance -- Interactions with the West -- Religion -- Traditions -- The Arts -- Sports -- Holidays -- Food Patterns -- Rice -- Soy Products -- Food from the Sea -- Soups -- Noodles -- Vegetables -- Dining -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 20 Australia and New Zealand -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- History -- Religion -- Sports -- The Arts -- Holidays -- Food Patterns -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- pt. 6 American Flavors -- ch. 21 South America -- Geographic Overview -- Agricultural Insights -- History and Culture -- Pre-Columbian -- Spanish and Portuguese Conquests -- Liberation -- Religion -- Holidays and Festivals -- The Arts -- Food Patterns -- |
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Contents note continued: Overview -- Colombia and Venezuela -- Brazil -- Argentina -- Chile -- Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 22 The Caribbean -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- Pre-Columbian -- European Impact -- Pirates -- Colonialism -- Governance -- Religion -- The Arts -- Leisure -- Food Patterns -- Crops from Afar -- Indigenous Foods -- Favorite Dishes -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 23 Central America and Mexico -- Geographic Overview -- Central America -- Mexico -- History and Culture -- Early Civilizations -- European Influences -- Mexican Independence -- Religion -- Holidays -- Food Patterns -- Corn and Wheat -- Rice -- Other Foods -- Beverages -- Meal Patterns -- Regional Cuisines of Mexico -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 24 Canada -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- Natives -- Vikings -- Europeans -- Food Patterns -- |
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Contents note continued: Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 25 United States -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- Indians -- The Emerging Nation -- The Changing Scene -- Religion -- Ethnic Celebrations -- Regional Foods -- Northeastern Traditions -- Southern Cuisine -- Midwestern Fare -- Western Dishes -- New Foods in the Marketplace -- Immigrants and Food Choices -- Shifting Food Patterns -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography |
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Contents note continued: ch. 5 Scandinavia -- Geographic Overview -- The Midnight Sun -- Influenced by the Sea -- History and Culture -- The Vikings -- Political History -- Religion -- The Arts -- The Scandinavian Larder -- Food Patterns -- Holidays -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 6 Central Europe -- Geographic Overview -- History -- Trading Powers -- Powerful Families -- The World Wars -- Culture -- The Arts -- Holidays and Celebrations -- Food Patterns -- Switzerland -- The Netherlands -- Belgium -- Germany -- Austria -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 7 Eastern Europe -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- Invasions -- Cultural Components -- Food Patterns -- The Baltic North -- Russia -- The Baltic States -- Poland -- Czech Republic and Slovakia -- Hungary -- Romania -- The Balkans -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 8 Italy -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- |
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Contents note continued: pt. 5 Food Treasures from the Orient and the Pacific -- ch. 15 India and Its Neighbors -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- India -- Nepal -- Bhutan -- Tibet -- Pakistan -- Afghanistan -- Bangladesh -- Sri Lanka -- Food Patterns -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 16 Southeast Asia and Its Islands -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- Myanmar (Burma) -- Thailand -- Cambodia -- Laos -- Vietnam -- Malaysia -- Indonesia -- French Polynesia -- The Philippines -- Religion -- The Arts -- Food Patterns -- Foods -- Foreign Influences -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 17 China -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- Food Patterns -- Schools -- Cereals -- Produce -- Soy Products -- Protein Sources -- Seasonings -- Meals -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 18 Korea -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- Early Kingdom -- |
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Contents note continued: Beliefs -- Caste System -- Reincarnation -- Respect for Life -- Holidays -- Food Practices -- Buddhism -- History -- Foundations -- Buddhism in Practice -- Festivals -- Food Practices -- Confucianism and Taoism -- Taoism -- Rituals and Food -- Shintoism -- Festivals -- Judaism -- Religious Celebrations -- Traditions -- Food Practices -- Food Traditions -- Christianity -- Religious Holidays -- Food Practices -- Islam (Muslim) -- Foundations of Islam -- Roles of Islamic Men -- Women's Roles -- Architectural Heritage -- Historical Perspectives -- Muslim Calendar -- Dietary Laws -- Islamic Sects -- Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) -- Seventh-Day Adventist -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- pt. 2 Europe: Early Roots of American Cuisine -- ch. 4 British Isles -- Geographic Overview -- History and Culture -- Food Patterns -- Class Influences -- Country Distinctions -- Holidays -- Recipes -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- |
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Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 Influences on Food Around the World -- ch. 1 Introduction -- Food Origins -- Early Food Habits -- Agricultural Developments -- Influences Determining Diets -- Geography -- Environmental Factors -- Broadening Horizons -- A Capsule of Cultures and Conquests -- Early Cultural Sites -- Conquests and Empires -- Emerging Trade Routes -- Today's World Food Scene -- Populations at Risk -- Production -- Distribution -- Economics -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 2 Cultural Parameters -- Components of Culture -- Country of Birth -- Housing -- Language -- The Arts -- Literature -- Architecture -- Additional Dimensions of Culture -- Immigration -- Lifestyle -- Some Cultural Insights -- Far East -- India and Southeast Asia -- Middle East -- Jewish Practices -- Hispanic Values -- Special Messages of Food -- Salt -- Egg -- Summary -- Study Questions -- Bibliography -- ch. 3 Religions -- Hinduism -- Overview -- Prominent Gods -- |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Food habits.
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Food.
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International cooking.
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| LC no. |
2013039280 |
| ISBN |
0135073359 (alk. paper) |
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9780133457988 |
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9780135073353 (alk. paper) |
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