FOOD AND CULTURE: A Comprehensive Guide to Ethnic and Racial Groups in the United States

Written by Nina Mukerjee Furstenau, SeAnne Safaii-Waite, Kathryn P. Sucher, and Marcia Nelms, FOOD AND CULTURE is a market-leading textbook that provides current information on the health, culture, food, and nutrition habits of diverse ethnic and racial groups living in the United States.

This invaluable resource supports human diversity and inclusivity, offering an accessible lens to explore the connections between food, culture, and identity. Perfect for cultural foods courses, FOOD AND CULTURE is also designed to help health professionals, chefs, and food service industry professionals work effectively with members of different ethnic and religious groups in a culturally sensitive manner.

By developing a deeper understanding of the diversity of cultures in the United States, FOOD AND CULTURE enhances effective communication across cultures in any field of work. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of key ethnic, religious, and regional groups, including:

• Native Americans
• Europeans
• Africans
• Black Americans
• Mexicans and Central Americans
• Caribbean Islanders
• South Americans
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Koreans
• Southeast Asians
• Pacific Islanders
• People of the Balkans
• Middle Easterners
• Asian Indians
• Regional Americans

With its in-depth coverage of the complexities of cultural diversity, FOOD AND CULTURE is an essential tool for anyone looking to navigate the nuances of different cultures and foster greater understanding and respect.

Book Details:

Publisher: Cengage Learning
Edition: 8th edition
Publication Date: March 30, 2023
Language: English
Pages: 560
ISBN-10: 0357729587
ISBN-13: 978-0357729588