The Rituals of Dinner: Visser, Margaret
| AUTHOR | Visser, Margaret; Visser, Margaret |
| PUBLISHER | Penguin Books (07/01/1992) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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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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ISBN-13:
9780140170795
ISBN-10:
0140170790
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
448
Carton Quantity:
16
Product Dimensions:
5.51 x 1.16 x 8.27 inches
Weight:
0.93 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Cooking | Essays & Narratives
Cooking | Etiquette
Cooking | History
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
395.54
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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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