FOOD & MAN

New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 1968. Hardcover. Orange cloth covered boards. Fine, in very good dust wrapper. 341 pages. 23.5 x 15.5 cm. "Food and Man" by Miriam E. Lowenberg is an insightful exploration of the intricate relationship between food, culture, and identity. Lowenberg examines how food serves not only as sustenance but also as a vital aspect of human experience, shaping social connections, cultural traditions, and personal identities. Lowenberg discusses how food is intertwined with cultural practices and rituals, illustrating how different cultures use food to express identity and heritage. The author also delves into the psychological relationship individuals have with food, including emotional connections, food as comfort, and the impact of societal norms on eating habits. Illustrated throughout. Interior and boards clean. Dust wrapper very lightly soiled. In protective mylar cover.