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Food, Foodways and Foodscapes: Culture, Community and Consumption in Post-Colonial Singapore

by Vineeta Sinha, Lily Kong & Vineeta Sinha
RM85.24 MYR Now RM77.80 MYR Save 9%
Food, Foodways and Foodscapes: Culture, Community and Consumption in Post-Colonial Singapore
Food, Foodways and Foodscapes: Culture, Community and Consumption in Post-Colonial Singapore

Gastronomic insight into Singapore's post-colonial identity.

If you're fascinated by the relationship between culture and cuisine, this book is a treasure trove. It takes you beyond mere recipes, offering a deep dive into Singapore's rich food history and its role in shaping national identity. It's about food on a plate, yes, but it's also about the social fabric that the plate sits upon—an intricate weave of tradition, innovation, and multiculturalism that'll enrich your understanding of Singapore and whet your appetite.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Food, Foodways and Foodscapes: Culture, Community and Consumption in Post-Colonial Singapore

by Vineeta Sinha, Lily Kong & Vineeta Sinha
RM85.24 MYR Now RM77.80 MYR Save 9%
ISBN: 9789814641227
Authors: Vineeta Sinha, Lily Kong & Vineeta Sinha
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Date of Publication: 2015-12-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Food & Drink, History
Related Topics: History, Food and Drink, Social Issues, Food, Gender
Goodreads rating: 3.2
(rated by 5 readers)

Description

This fascinating and insightful volume introduces readers to food as a window to the social and cultural history and geography of Singapore. It demonstrates how the food we consume, the ways in which we acquire and prepare it, the company we keep as we cook and eat, and our preferences and practices are all revealing of a larger economic, social, cultural and political world, both historically and in contemporary times. Readers will be captivated by chapters that deal with the intersections of food and ethnicity, gender and class, food hybridity, innovations and creativity, heritage and change, globalization and localization, and more. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Singapore culture and society.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Gastronomic insight into Singapore's post-colonial identity.

If you're fascinated by the relationship between culture and cuisine, this book is a treasure trove. It takes you beyond mere recipes, offering a deep dive into Singapore's rich food history and its role in shaping national identity. It's about food on a plate, yes, but it's also about the social fabric that the plate sits upon—an intricate weave of tradition, innovation, and multiculturalism that'll enrich your understanding of Singapore and whet your appetite.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.