The Cultural Politics of Food and Eating
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  • Left me hungry for more!
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  • Culture through the lens of food - and vice versa
The Cultural Politics of Food and Eating
Melissa Caldwell
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Food is an important and endlessly fascinating lens for social and cultural analysis -not only for anthropologists, but also for scholars of history, literature, cultural studies, political economy, and public policy. The subject is a central idiom for understanding cultural practices and for teaching about culture on many levels. The Cultural Politics of Food and Eating is a collection of readings that uses the study of food as a vehicle for addressing broad themes that are emerging in social anthropology: globalization, capitalism, market economies, and consumption practices.The Cultural Politics of Food and Eating offers an ethnographically informed perspective on the ways in which people use food to make sense of life in an increasingly interconnected world. It includes studies from eleven countries across five continents on such hot topics as sushi, fast food, gourmet foods, and food scares and contamination.

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3 out of 5 stars Left me hungry for more!.......2007-05-20

The book makes an interesting case using good evidence for most of it's text.

Susanne Friedberg argues that in spite of egalitarian origins to transform the world, the organic/natural foods revolution begun in the 1960's has done little to eradicate the conditions in other countries--where tainted food is a defacto way of life for people. The most careful washing cannot fully eliminate everything every time.

However, ongoing disparities in America where people on public assistance cannot presently afford to eat healthy--regardless of how much they want to also needed to be addressed in Warren Belasco's essay on how the hippies introduced organic food. Low-income people do not necessarily have to contend with the same degree of food impurity as overseas, but are also subject to economic disparities in their access to healthy food. They ironically remain stuck with the brands the hippies and their present day counterparts shun because it IS the cheapest to purchase with the resources they do have and the organic companies have not found a way to make the American dollar stretch further. Why should only certain groups of people be able to eat safe and healthy food?

The editor and her contributors are empathetic to the subject matter--which I have not previously seen in other anthologies. Yet, they mostly present it with a critical perspective, demanding that the reader examine previous assumptions about the relationship between food and politics--and our own personal relationship.

5 out of 5 stars A useful and timely collection.......2005-10-20

Despite the fact that, through some oversight, the editors neglected to include any of my own writing in the collection, it is the state-of-the-art in the cultural anthropology of food. I will definitely be using it as a basic text in my food and culture class. The chapters include contributions by many of the best people working in this growing subfield, and they really show how much the field has changed in a relatively short period. It has a good balance of cultural analysis, political-economy and culture history. I plan to supplement it with Lien and Nerlich's "The Politics of Food" collection from Berg, which is more issues-oriented and has more on food safety, the politics of localism, and fast/slow conflicts.

5 out of 5 stars Culture through the lens of food - and vice versa.......2005-08-15

This book is a collection of essays that were previously published in journals such as "Foreign Affairs" and "journal of consumer culture." The authors are anthropologists, political scientists, and historians among others. Most essays focus on one piece of food item, brand or food related issue (such as McDonalds, green beans, or Mad Cow disease) and examines this issue within the context of a country (such as China, Burkina Faso, or the U.K.) The essays are academically written, but highly readable and they give interesting and unique information about the country as well as the food issue in question within the context of the country. The overall theme of many of the essays seemed to be that food influences culture, and culture interprets food so that the influence is two-way. Some of the articles were fascinating to read. For example, I enjoyed learning about how McDonalds in China was accepted into the local culture, and how its meaning in China is significantly different from that in the USA. I liked learning about the functions served by Indo-Pak grocery stores in Indian communities, of how sushi became a well known product across the world, and how and why French chocolatiers opposed Belgian ones. The most interesting article to me was one about the reactions to genetically manipulated crop in the USA and Europe, and how these reactions affect those in developing countries in adverse ways. Even if I did not know anything about the country in question, the book gave sufficient background information about the country and the issue to make it interesting and exciting. While reading about one product or issue, I found that I learned a lot about the country and its people.

The essays differed in their approaches to the issues. I guess this reflected the backgrounds of authors (whether they were anthropologists or political scientists). For example, there were two articles about McDonalds in China where the writings mainly focused on how McDonalds was accepted and interpreted in China, without a discussion of any health implications of these changes. As someone who read Fast Food Nation, I was saddened by the seemingly unquestioned acceptance of junk food into foreign countries and was curious to know the most recent developments if any. This issue was more prominently discussed in essays written by political scientists. One author discussed the implications of fast food for Mexican diet, and rising health concerns traced to changes in diet, which I found interesting and important.

All in all, this is one very good book. I highly recommend it if you are interested in food, culture, or both.
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    Radical Food: The Culture and Politics of Eating and Drinking 1790-1820 (Subcultures and Subversions: 1750-1850)
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                              The Bad Girl's Guide to the Open Road
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                              • Hilarious, Brilliant and Inspiring
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                              Cameron Tuttle
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                              Who hasn't fantasized about ditching work and pulling a Thelma and Louise? Well, don't even think about taking a road trip without a copy of Cameron Tuttle's Bad Girl's Guide to the Open Road. Tuttle, who's crisscrossed the country several times, has written a hilarious, in-your-face, travelogue/self-help book (glove-compartment-size with a nifty hot-pink cover) that's sure to get adventure-seeking gals everywhere in their cars. The Bad Girl's Guide is jam-packed with practical and not-so-practical information on where to go (the Elvis Is Alive Museum, Lizzie Borden's House), which Road Sisters to bring along (preferably ones with trust funds), essential tunes (Donna Summer's "Bad Girls," natch), as well as indispensable tips, such as 14 ways to open a beer bottle on your car and 11 uses for a condom (pony-tail holder, snakebite tourniquet). The format, with various sidebars and boxes, is a bit cluttered and the nuts and bolts info a bit sketchy, but Tuttle covers a lot of ground in 192 pages--and she answers that all-important question: what car did Thelma and Louise drive? A '66 Thunderbird convertible. --Jill Fergus

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                              From the author of the very funny and successful Paranoid’s Pocket Guide, comes the ultimate self-help book for women. It’s a guide to the open road that’s strictly AAA—that’s attitude, adventure, and ass-kicking good times. Filled with indispensable information such as how to get out of a speeding ticket without crying and 14 ways to open a beer bottle on your car, The Bad Girl’s Guide to the Open Road also gives the practical lowdown on what to do when your engine overheats, you get a flat, or you need a safe and legal place to spend the night in your car. The fabulous pocket format and indestructible cover make it perfect for flinging in the glove compartment (or stashing in your cubicle if you can’t leave right away). For every woman who’s about to break unless she gets a break, this hilarious book is the antidote to the doldrums—whether work-, man-, or self-induced. The Bad Girl’s Guide to the Open Road: because sometimes a girl’s just gotta go.

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                              5 out of 5 stars Hilarious, Brilliant and Inspiring.......2007-07-17

                              I really love this book. I read The Bad Girl's Guide to Getting What You Want first, because based on the title it had more to do with my situation than the other books in the series. I enjoyed it, but I have to say this book is better. Even if, like me, you have no real desire to go on a road trip, this book is hilarious inspiring. It quickly had me excited to pee outdoors, lie about my name, and sneak into empty motel rooms to take a free shower (this coming from a girl who normally obeys speedlimits, pays bills promptly, and is always so polite and tragically walked all over by authority figures). If you're looking for something to inspire your inner wild woman burried under layers and layers of social niceties, and rules about ladylikeness, this is the book.

                              4 out of 5 stars Marshmallows are a Must-Have.......2007-03-11

                              My freshman year of college I took a trip to New Orleans with my roommate. Her mom lent us her minivan and left this book and a bag of marshmallows on the floor of the car. Six hours in a car had never passed so quickly! This book makes long drives of monotonous highway FUN. I wouldn't say it's a cover-to-cover read. Just pack it with your car snacks and flip through the pages to have some fun. Next time, I'll be sure to add a couple squirt guns to my supplies list.

                              4 out of 5 stars Makes me look forward to my next road trip!.......2006-08-27

                              Funny yet practical ideas on making the most of your trip trip when you just want to get away from the everyday stuff. Where to park overnight to sleep if you have to. How to get out of stuff, like speeding tickets. Where to take a shower or clean up while on the road.

                              Some stuff I would never be brave enough to try, like egging on a policeman by swigging a NA beer in front of them while you're driving! Why take that chance? We can get ourselves in trouble in lots of other ways besides having to interact with the cops on purpose! Good advise on where to bring your car if you're having car trouble. Funny dress up ideas if you want to exhibit a "road persona". Think Thelma and Louise. Now, if only I had that classic muscle car...

                              5 out of 5 stars Don't leave home without it! .......2006-06-13

                              My girlfriend and I saw this book at Borders and had to sit down and check it out. We laughed so hard we nearly got kicked out of the cafe. People were staring. The smart ones came up and asked what we were reading and got their own copy. If you have a wacky sense of humor, this is your book!

                              3 out of 5 stars Impractical, raunchy, and pretty darn funny.......2005-12-29

                              A friend lent me this small, vinyl-covered pink book, and I read it in about two days. It's a fun, comedic chick guide for the all-American road trip, packing one-liners and humorous drawings in side-by-side with suggestions for trip destinations and crazy traveling advice. The book encourages girls to get out of the ruts in their lives and hit the highway with their favorite tunes. Packing light, eating junk, picking up cute hitchikers, and taking wild friends are must-dos, according to Tuttle. While most of the book's suggestions (such as using marshmallows to plug a muffler hole or jam a parking meter) are totally implausible, they do provide a few laughs. Not on my must-read list, but a nice, quick little book if you need a light pick-me-up.
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                                    As dean of admissions at the University of Chicago Law School, Anna Ivey decided the fate of thousands of law school applicants. In this book-the first of its kind by a former law school admissions officer-she draws on her expertise to cover topics from the application and the essay to the interview and the recommendations, touching on hot-button issues like how much the LSAT, ethnicity, and age really matter. Offering an insider's advice on how to produce the very best application, this guide gives straight answers to questions such as:

                                    • What kind of essay should I write to set me apart from the rest of the pack?
                                    • Should I explain my low LSAT score, my D in chemistry, my attention deficit disorder, my time in rehab?
                                    • Is law school worth the debt I'll face when I graduate?

                                    Full of invaluable examples and anecdotes about real admissions decisions, The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions is certain to become the new bible for would-be law students everywhere.

                                    Customer Reviews:

                                    2 out of 5 stars Not so good.......2007-09-12

                                    This book is not good. There are much better books that explain what is included in the book. I would only advise buying this book if you need help in writing a request for a recommendation letter because that is the only informative section in this book.

                                    1 out of 5 stars Statement of Purpose.......2007-08-21

                                    I bought this book hoping to receive some good advice on how to write a statement of purpose and she provided two examples. However, I was extremely disappointed when I read the examples because they are written by people who have experiences that most law school applicants don't. I haven't been in the Coast Guard for 8 years and I haven't been a researcher at a top hospital...She gives no good advice for the normal law school applicant. SKIP THIS BOOK!

                                    5 out of 5 stars Good for other programs, too........2007-08-12

                                    I ordered this book because I was considering law school as a career change and needed some help with personal statements. The very candid information in this book actually helped me realize that law school is not the way that I want to go, but I used the information on resumes and personal statements for another application, and was easily accepted into another graduate program that will be more suited to my needs and career aspirations. I recommend this book for anyone pursuing admission to any graduate program, as a lot of the information in transferrable to other programs. And if you are considering law school, read this and you'll definitely get some perspective on whether or not it's really for you.

                                    5 out of 5 stars Expert advice on the path to your education in law.......2007-06-22

                                    Reviewed by Rhiannon Kelly Fionn for Reader Views (6/07)

                                    If only Anna Ivey would clone herself; she is needed in high school and college guidance offices in every school in the Union!

                                    Anna Ivey is the person you want to have a leisurely lunch with while in the middle of the endurance test of admissions. Once Dean of Admissions at The University of Chicago Law School, she has seen the best and the worst of want-to-be attorneys.

                                    She has also managed to pen the ultimate guide for anyone who aspires to become an attorney in the United States. Any question you can imagine, and many that would never occur to you, are answered by her book, "The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions: Straight Advice on Essays, Resumes, Interviews and More."

                                    I know what you're thinking: Yawn! No one is going to read an entire book on something as boring as law school admissions.

                                    It's true. There are some who will use this as a reference book, and nothing more. Lucky for them the ten-page index is extensive and thorough and the information is methodically organized. You could do that and probably fair just fine.

                                    But, glance at the contents page and Ms. Ivey will begin to draw you in with chapters such as "Damning with Faint Praise: Recommendations" and "Prestige and Price Tags: How to Pick a Law School."

                                    What does that mean? "Damning with Faint Praise?" Who ever thought to think so hard about recommendations, besides Ms. Ivey, of course? As with all of the major and minor topics covered, Ms. Ivey covers every single, possible, itty bitty, and big fat detail that will make a difference for you when you are attempting to grab the attention of those who hold the keys to your hope of being accepted at the law school of your choosing.

                                    She is not holding back. Once you dig in, you will realize the author's no-nonsense advice goes down easier with day dreams of diplomas. Though applying for law school is not on my immediate agenda, after reading "The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions" I have no doubt I could not only afford to, I would wow everyone involved with the admissions process and thus have my pick of school--since they'll all be begging for this star to grace their campus with my brilliance.

                                    That is what people will think of your admissions packet if you follow the sage advice in this book: absolutely brilliant!

                                    5 out of 5 stars Reviewed by Barb Radmore.......2007-02-25

                                    It is well known that applying to law school is not an easy process or one that should be taken lightly. But it is very difficult for the average college graduate to learn all the important steps that go into the process. Anna Ivey has written the in depth guide to make the experience a more organized, successful journey to the future. As a past admissions officer, she knows what a school is looking for in a law school candidates and is able to clearing delineate the information. Any student considering the option of law school needs to get this book, preferably in their early college years. It will provide them with the inside knowledge needed to both choose and get accepted at the law school they desire. If students follow the steps as described they will be able to put forth their best efforts to meet the criteria required of them.

                                    In straight forward language, with an ear for light humor, Ivey addresses everything from the application essay to the importance of LSAT scores and the admission interview. She points out that the process really begins way before college graduation. The choice of colleges, major and school activities will all affect student's chances of having a future as an attorney. Ivey explains how schools select candidates, what they look for and how to best present onesself to them. . Ms Ivey is able to give a huge amount of information in this clear, easy to follow guide in well designed chapters that follow the process chronologically. This is the comprehensive road map for a successful journey into law school

                                    The useful information in this book is also valuable for students who are considering other fields. Her chapters on resumes, interviewing and recommendations can easily translate into other careers. Chapter 3 "Bring Tears-of Joy!- to Their Eyes The Application Essay" with its sample essays included in the appendix should be included in high school English curriculum for seniors. Many of her pointers are relevant for high school students during their college application process. Although this would be a welcomed additon to high school libraries and guidance offices, it would be wonderful if Ms Ivey would consider writing an edition specifically for this audience.
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