Introduction to Cultural Ecology provides a comprehensive discussion of the history and theoretical foundations of cultural ecology, featuring nine case studies from around the world.[...]
Everyone eats, but rarely do we investigate why we eat what we eat. Why do we love spices, sweets, coffee? How did rice become such a staple food throughout so much of eastern Asia? Everyone Eats examines the social and cultural reasons for our food choices and provides an explanation of the nutriti[...]
"Plenty of cultural insights and background history lend to a survey particularly recommended for college-level students of anthropology and social science." - The Midwest Book Review "Anderson's book is a solid introduction to the anthropology of food for students and general readers. It is clear, [...]