The Larder
Food Studies Methods from the American South
By Andrew Warnes, Angela Jill Cooley, Beth Latshaw, Carolyn de la Peña, David S. Shields, Elizabeth S. D. Engelhardt, Jessica B. Harris, John T. Edge, Justin A. Nystrom, Katie Rawson, Marcie Ferris, Psyche Williams-Forson, Rayna Green, Rebecca Sharpless | Publisher: University of Georgia Press
About the book
The sixteen essays in The Larder argue that the study of food does not simply help us understand more about what we eat and the foodways we embrace. The methods and strategies herein help scholars use food and foodways as lenses to examine human experience. The resulting conversations provoke a deeper understanding of our overlapping, historically situated, and evolving cultures and societies.
The Larder presents some of the most influential scholars in the discipline today, from established authorities such as Psyche Williams-Forson to emerging thinkers such as Rien T. Fertel, writing on subjects as varied as hunting, farming, and marketing, as well as examining restaurants, iconic dishes, and cookbooks.
Editors John T. Edge, Elizabeth Engelhardt, and Ted Ownby bring together essays that demonstrate that food studies scholarship, as practiced in the American South, sets methodological standards for the discipline. The essayists ask questions about gender, race, and ethnicity as they explore issues of identity and authenticity. And they offer new ways to think about material culture, technology, and the business of food.
The Larder is not driven by nostalgia. Reading such a collection of essays may not encourage food metaphors. “It’s not a feast, not a gumbo, certainly not a home-cooked meal,” Ted Ownby argues in his closing essay. Instead, it’s a healthy step in the right direction, taken by the leading scholars in the field.
Editions of The Larder
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780820345543
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780820345550
- EBook
- ISBN 9780820346526
Read an Excerpt
The sixteen essays in The Larder argue that the study of food does not simply help us understand more about what we eat and the foodways we embrace. The methods and strategies herein help scholars use food and foodways as lenses to examine human experience. The resulting conversations provoke a deeper understanding of our overlapping, historically situated, and evolving cultures and societies.
The Larder presents some of the most influential scholars in the discipline today, from established authorities such as Psyche Williams-Forson to emerging thinkers such as Rien T. Fertel, writing on subjects as varied as hunting, farming, and marketing, as well as examining restaurants, iconic dishes, and cookbooks.
Editors John T. Edge, Elizabeth Engelhardt, and Ted Ownby bring together essays that demonstrate that food studies scholarship, as practiced in the American South, sets methodological standards for the discipline. The essayists ask questions about gender, race, and ethnicity as they explore issues of identity and authenticity. And they offer new ways to think about material culture, technology, and the business of food.
The Larder is not driven by nostalgia. Reading such a collection of essays may not encourage food metaphors. “It’s not a feast, not a gumbo, certainly not a home-cooked meal,” Ted Ownby argues in his closing essay. Instead, it’s a healthy step in the right direction, taken by the leading scholars in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Larder about?
The sixteen essays in The Larder argue that the study of food does not simply help us understand more about what we eat and the foodways we embrace. The methods and strategies herein help scholars use food and foodways as lenses to examine human experience. The resulting conversations provoke a deeper understanding of our overlapping, historically situated, and evolving cultures and societies.
The Larder presents some of the most influential scholars in the discipline today, from established authorities such as Psyche Williams-Forson to emerging thinkers such as Rien T. Fertel, writing on subjects as varied as hunting, farming, and marketing, as well as examining restaurants, iconic dishes, and cookbooks.
Editors John T. Edge, Elizabeth Engelhardt, and Ted Ownby bring together essays that demonstrate that food studies scholarship, as practiced in the American South, sets methodological standards for the discipline. The essayists ask questions about gender, race, and ethnicity as they explore issues of identity and authenticity. And they offer new ways to think about material culture, technology, and the business of food.
The Larder is not driven by nostalgia. Reading such a collection of essays may not encourage food metaphors. “It’s not a feast, not a gumbo, certainly not a home-cooked meal,” Ted Ownby argues in his closing essay. Instead, it’s a healthy step in the right direction, taken by the leading scholars in the field.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Larder?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Anthropology > Social and cultural anthropology
Where can I read a sample of The Larder?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780820345543
How long is The Larder and how many pages does it have?
The Larder has 400 page(s)
Is The Larder part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Southern Foodways Alliance Studies in Culture, People, and Place Ser.
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Larder?
Andrew Warnes, Angela Jill Cooley, Beth Latshaw, Carolyn de la Peña, David S. Shields, Elizabeth S. D. Engelhardt, Jessica B. Harris, John T. Edge, Justin A. Nystrom, Katie Rawson, Marcie Ferris, Psyche Williams-Forson, Rayna Green, Rebecca Sharpless
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Larder is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780820345543) and paperback(ISBN 9780820345550) and ebook(ISBN 9780820346526)
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