One Continuous Picnic: A History Of Eating In Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Michael Symons
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical work, One Continuous Picnic: A History Of Eating In Australia, chronicles the evolution of Australian culinary traditions from indigenous practices to modern gastronomy. It uncovers the social, cultural, and economic forces that shaped the nation's diet, presenting a vivid tableau of how food has defined identity and community throughout its history. The narrative illustrates the unique blend of influences, from colonial imports to multicultural contributions, that have created Australia's distinctive food landscape. Symons argues for a deeper understanding of eating as a continuous, evolving cultural performance, offering a rich and engaging perspective on a fundamental aspect of human experience.
Author: Michael Symons
Binding: Paperback
Published: Penguin, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical work, One Continuous Picnic: A History Of Eating In Australia, chronicles the evolution of Australian culinary traditions from indigenous practices to modern gastronomy. It uncovers the social, cultural, and economic forces that shaped the nation's diet, presenting a vivid tableau of how food has defined identity and community throughout its history. The narrative illustrates the unique blend of influences, from colonial imports to multicultural contributions, that have created Australia's distinctive food landscape. Symons argues for a deeper understanding of eating as a continuous, evolving cultural performance, offering a rich and engaging perspective on a fundamental aspect of human experience.