Food in Cuba
Book • 2020
Food in Cuba: The Pursuit of a Decent Meal is an ethnographic study of food rationing in Cuba.
Through vivid storytelling and rigorous analysis, the book examines how families coped with shortages, navigated the complexities of the rationing system, and redefined what constituted a 'decent meal' amidst economic hardship.
It delves into the cultural and political dimensions of food, highlighting the resilience and creativity of the Cuban people in the face of adversity.
By exploring the intersection of food, identity, and power, the book offers valuable insights into the challenges and transformations of Cuba's food system.
It emphasizes the agency of individuals and communities in shaping their food practices and constructing meaningful food experiences.
Through vivid storytelling and rigorous analysis, the book examines how families coped with shortages, navigated the complexities of the rationing system, and redefined what constituted a 'decent meal' amidst economic hardship.
It delves into the cultural and political dimensions of food, highlighting the resilience and creativity of the Cuban people in the face of adversity.
By exploring the intersection of food, identity, and power, the book offers valuable insights into the challenges and transformations of Cuba's food system.
It emphasizes the agency of individuals and communities in shaping their food practices and constructing meaningful food experiences.
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Hanna Garth, "Food Justice Undone: Lessons for Building a Better Movement" (U California Press, 2026)
