Food Culture in the near East, Middle East, and North Africa

Name: Food Culture in the near East, Middle East, and North Africa
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ISBN: 9780313329562

ISBN-10: 0313329567

ISBN-13: 9780313329562

Edition: 2004

Authors: Peter Heine

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The similar cuisines of the Near East, Middle East, and North Africa stem from ancient cultures and variable climates, ranging from Mediterranean to desert. The major monotheistic religions developed in the Middle East, and students and other readers will learn how religous strictures on food and drink continue to play an important role in eating habits there today for Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Most of the population in the regions is Arab, and therefore the emphasis in this volume is mainly on the Arab Muslim food cultures. The impact of colonialism, globalization, and modernization on the foodways is also discussed in the topical chapters. This thorough overview provides huge insight…

Book details

List price: $67.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 12/30/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 200
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.012
Language: English



Series Foreword


Preface


Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Overview Ingredients Cooking and the Kitchen Typical Meals Eating Out Special Occasions Diet and Health


Glossary


Bibliography


Index