The Cultural Politics of Food and Eating: A Reader

by James L. Watson (Editor), Melissa L. Caldwell (Editor)

Rather than replicating an anthology of classic writings on food or the anthropology of food, this title addresses the study of food in relation to larger themes that are emerging in social anthropology: globalization, capitalism, 'new' market economies, and consumption practices.

Genres: Food, Anthropology, Nonfiction, Politics

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 4, 2004

Reviews

[Graham Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Read in 2013, review from 2023)

I took a class with one of the editors (Watson) and it honestly was one of the best classes I took in college even if it wasn't in my major. The book was one of the required texts and it was very useful and informative.

[blaaane · Rating 4 out of 5]

if you are interested in the politics of food + globalization, this is a must read!

[Lisa Jahn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great collection of Food economies, the effects of Globalization and modernization.

[Dostoyevsky BTS · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting reread from my college days, but not something I need to revisit. Some essays significantly better than others.

[Gretchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting. Lots of relevant reading.