Paradox of Plenty: A Social History of Eating in Modern America (California Studies in Food and Culture)
(Book #8 in the California Studies in Food and Culture Series)
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Book Overview
America has always been blessed with an abundance of food, but when it comes to the national diet, we are a land of stark contrast and paradox. Levenstein offers a sweeping social history of food and eating in America, exploring the economic, political, and cultural factors that have shaped our diet since 1930. 15 halftones.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195089189
ISBN13:9780195089189
Release Date:March 1994
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:368 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.4" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
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Great Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I had to read this for my class, but it is a very interesting. If you are into the history of the American diet I would highly recommend this book.
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