The Essence of Japanese Cuisine

'An extensive and interesting study of a subject on which hitherto there has been very little written in English.' - Petits Propos Culinaires

Auteur
Michael Ashkenazi teaches sociology and anthropology, and is the author of numerous books and articles on Japan.

Texte du rabat

This text explores Japan through the topic of cuisine, it reflects on the social and cultural side of Japanese cuisine and examines how Japanese culture has been effected by food.

Contenu

Chapter 1 Redefining Japanese Food; Chapter 2 A Frame work for Discussion; Chapter 3 Japanese Food in its Background; Chapter 4 Food Events and Their Meaning; Chapter 5 Food Preparation Styles; Chapter 6 Food Loci; Chapter 7 Aesthetics in the World of Japanese Food; Chapter 8 Learning the Cultural Rules; Chapter 9 The Art of Dining; Chapter 10 JapanâEUR(TM)s Food Culture;