Food in Memory and Imagination: Space, Place and, Taste

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Title
Food in Memory and Imagination: Space, Place and, Taste
Author/Editor(s)
Forrest, Beth M.; de St Maurice, Greg (editors)
Date
2022
Publisher
London: Bloomsbury Academic
Call Number
SSHEL GT2850 .F65 2022
Catalog Link
https://i-share-uiu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CARLI_UIU/gpjosq/alma99955124856605899
Description
"Food in Memory and Imagination" encompasses 25 case studies examining how food plays a role in people's interaction with their past, present, and future. Drawing on cases from diverse global locations, including Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya, and the US, the chapters explore a myriad of issues through the perspectives of anthropology, history, and sociology. While not all chapters specifically address the topic of diaspora, the theme of memory and imagination ties closely to how food acts as a powerful vehicle for sparking memories, crafting imagination, and fostering community among displaced individuals.