{"product_id":"9781461645788","title":"The Taste of American Place: A Reader on Regional and Ethnic Foods","description":"Tracing the intertwined roles of food, ethnicity, and regionalism in the construction of American identity, this textbook examines the central role food plays in our lives. Drawing on a range of disciplines_including sociology, anthropology, folklore, geography, history, and nutrition_the editors have selected a group of engaging essays to help students explore the idea of food as a window into American culture. The editors' general introductory essay offers an overview of current scholarship, and part introductions contextualize the readings within each section. This lively reader will be a valuable supplement for courses on American culture across the social sciences.","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155509002480,"sku":"9781461645788","price":46.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781461645788_p0.jpg?v=1769889667","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781461645788","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}