This textbook equips students with the ability to analyze and think critically about contemporary food topics. A thorough introduction to the sociology of food

A classic text about the social study of food, this is the first English language edition of Jean-Pierre Poulain's seminal work. Tracing the history of food sch

Sociology on the Menu is an accessible introduction to the sociology of food. Highlighting the social and cultural dimensions of the human food system, from pro

Abstract: Seventeen essays on the sociological significance of food and eating in Britain are presented. The focus is to examine the way the British relate culi

This timely and engaging text offers students a social perspective on food, food practices, and the modern food system. It engages readers’ curiosity by highl