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Steven Shapin, "Eating and Being: A History of Ideas about Our Food and Ourselves" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Sociology

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Exploring Food's Deeper Significance

This chapter examines the motivations behind the book 'Eating and Being', focusing on the historical and sociological perspectives of food. It argues against the notion that food studies are trivial by highlighting the complex interplay between dietetics, personal experiences, and moral philosophy in shaping eating practices. Through discussions on cultural narratives and the evolution of dietary understanding, the chapter reestablishes the importance of food in human existence beyond mere nutrition.

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