Feeding Japan - The Cultural and Political Issues of Dependency and Risk - Bok - Inbunden
This edited collection explores the historical dimensions, cultural practices, socio-economic mechanisms and political agendas that shape the notion of a national cuisine inside and outside of Japan. Japanese food is often perceived as pure, natural, healthy and timeless, and these words not only fuel a hype surrounding Japanese food and lifestyle worldwide, but also a domestic retro-movement that finds health and authenticity in ¿traditional¿ ingredients, dishes and foodways. The authors in this..