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Examines all aspects of dinner in international settings, enabling cross-cultural comparisons and the effects of modernization & globalization.

Includes topics such as greetings, appearance, table manners, body language, social situations, verbal communication, business etiquette, religious etiquette, gift-giving, etc.

Uses food to explore matters of society & culture. Exploring why & how people eat around the globe, this focuses on issues of health, conflict, struggle, contest, inequality, & power.

Provides an understanding of the rich world of food and faith. Contains more than 200 entries that describe the beliefs and customs of world religions and sects.

Examines food in relationship to nutrition, world health issues, agriculture, environmental concerns, current events & political decision-making. (2011 copyright)