Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia
- ISBN-10
- 0313376263
- ISBN-13
- 9780313376269
- Category
- Reference
- Pages
- 1400
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Ken Albala
Description
This comprehensive reference work introduces food culture from more than 150 countries and cultures around the world—including some from remote and unexpected peoples and places. * Entries covering over 150 countries and cultures from around the world * More than 100 expert contributors * Vignettes * An index that facilitates cross-cultural comparison
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