| Food in California Indian Culture Contributor(s): Jacknis, Ira (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0936127082 ISBN-13: 9780936127088 Publisher: University of Washington Press OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2007 Annotation: Despite the importance and fascination of its subject, this is the first book devoted to the Native cuisines of California. It includes the food-related sections from many hard-to-find sources. Representing all regions of modern California, these detailed descriptions present the full range of Native food from gathering through storage, processing, cooking, and eating, as well as the role of food in myth and ritual. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - Native American - Social Science | Anthropology - General |
| Dewey: 394.1 |
| LCCN: 2004061720 |
| Series: Classics in California Anthropology |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.04" W x 9.1" (1.93 lbs) 490 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Geographic Orientation - California - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Cultural Region - West Coast |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Despite the importance and fascination of its subject, this is the first book devoted to the Native cuisines of California. It includes the food-related sections from many hard-to-find sources. Representing all regions of modern California, these detailed descriptions present the full range of Native food from gathering through storage, processing, cooking, and eating, as well as the role of food in myth and ritual. Selections on changes in food customs introduce comtemporary essays and photographs by Native Californians. An introduction by anthropologist Ira Jacknis focuses on cooking and eating. This richly illustrated volume will appeal to everyone with an interest in cooking and the natural world. |
