First published in 1992, Wedding Cakes and Cultural History is a unique contribution to the anthropology of food, tracing the fascinating history of wedding cakes, from late medieval feasts and rites, through the Victorian wedding breakfast and into the 1990s. Dr. Charsley maps the intricate creation of the wedding cake and explores its uses and meanings. He shows that the wedding cake provides a vivid illustration of the traditions and traditional values inherent in all foods and demonstrates the part that material culture plays in the process of change. Challenging in its ideas, yet approachable in style and subject matter, this book will be of great interest to students and teachers of anthropology, sociology and cultural studies.
By:
Simon Charsley Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Weight: 320g ISBN:9781032342771 ISBN 10: 1032342773 Series:Routledge Revivals Pages: 174 Publication Date:01 September 2024 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active