The Rituals of Dinner
With an acute eye and an irrepressible wit, Margaret Visser takes a fascinating look at the way we eat our meals. From the ancient Greeks to modern yuppies, from cannibalism and the taking of the Eucharist to formal dinners and picnics, she thoroughly defines the eating ritual. "Read this...
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With an acute eye and an irrepressible wit, Margaret Visser takes a fascinating look at the way we eat our meals. From the ancient Greeks to modern yuppies, from cannibalism and the taking of the Eucharist to formal dinners and picnics, she thoroughly defines the eating ritual. "Read this book. You'll never look at a table knife the same way again."—The New York Times.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780140170795 (0140170790)
Publish date: July 1st 1992
Publisher: Penguin
Pages no: 448
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
History,
Food And Drink,
Food,
Culture,
Sociology,
Anthropology,
Cooking,
Foodie,
Food Writing,
Food History
Table manner and rituals are a language that convey our culture and our upbringing. The Rituals of Dinner by Margaret Visser is a reference source for anyone looking to study the topic. If you have a general interest in the topic, you may find yourself skimming the book or looking for a different on...
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