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Discover the transformative insights of 'The Practice of Eating,' a groundbreaking book that delves deep into the sociological landscape of food consumption. This essential read, suitable for students and academics alike, offers a profound understanding of food choices through innovative concepts that reshape traditional views. Written by renowned sociologist Alan Warde, this 2015 publication from John Wiley & Sons presents a fresh approach to the theories of practice, especially as they relate to eating. Warde expertly bridges abstract theoretical discussions with substantive analyses, revealing how our eating habits are not just personal choices but are intricately linked to social practices.
Spanning 220 pages, the book is split into two insightful parts. The first section lays the groundwork for a structured practice-theoretic perspective on eating. Building upon existing research, Warde illustrates the scientific complexities of eating as an object of study. The second part dives into key concepts such as habit, routine, and convention, demonstrating how these elements shape our food organization and consumption behaviors. 'The Practice of Eating' is a must-read for anyone interested in food studies, cultural studies, sustainable eating practices, and the sociological implications of dietary choices. Free shipping is available for this item, with a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled and the item is BRAND NEW with ISBN 9780745691718.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745691718
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 220
Description:
This book reconstructs and extends sociological approaches to the understanding of food consumption. It identifies new ways to approach the explanation of food choice and it develops new concepts which will help reshape and reorient common understandings. Leading sociologist of food, Alan Warde, deals both with abstract issues about theories of practice and substantive analyses of aspects of eating, demonstrating how theories of practice can be elaborated and systematically applied to the activity of eating.The book falls into two parts. The first part establishes a basis for a practice-theoretic account of eating. Warde reviews research on eating, introduces theories of practice and constructs eating as a scientific object. The second part develops key concepts for the analysis of eating as a practice, showing how concepts like habit, routine, embodiment, repetition and convention can be applied to explain how eating is organised and coordinated through the generation, reproduction and transformation of a multitude of individual performances.The Practice of Eating thus addresses both substantive problems concerning the explanation of food habits and currently controversial issues in social theory, illustrated by detailed empirical analysis of some aspects of contemporary culinary life. It will become required reading for students and scholars of food and consumption in a wide range of disciplines, from sociology, anthropology and cultural studies to food studies, culinary studies and nutrition science.
Spanning 220 pages, the book is split into two insightful parts. The first section lays the groundwork for a structured practice-theoretic perspective on eating. Building upon existing research, Warde illustrates the scientific complexities of eating as an object of study. The second part dives into key concepts such as habit, routine, and convention, demonstrating how these elements shape our food organization and consumption behaviors. 'The Practice of Eating' is a must-read for anyone interested in food studies, cultural studies, sustainable eating practices, and the sociological implications of dietary choices. Free shipping is available for this item, with a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled and the item is BRAND NEW with ISBN 9780745691718.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745691718
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 220
Description:
This book reconstructs and extends sociological approaches to the understanding of food consumption. It identifies new ways to approach the explanation of food choice and it develops new concepts which will help reshape and reorient common understandings. Leading sociologist of food, Alan Warde, deals both with abstract issues about theories of practice and substantive analyses of aspects of eating, demonstrating how theories of practice can be elaborated and systematically applied to the activity of eating.The book falls into two parts. The first part establishes a basis for a practice-theoretic account of eating. Warde reviews research on eating, introduces theories of practice and constructs eating as a scientific object. The second part develops key concepts for the analysis of eating as a practice, showing how concepts like habit, routine, embodiment, repetition and convention can be applied to explain how eating is organised and coordinated through the generation, reproduction and transformation of a multitude of individual performances.The Practice of Eating thus addresses both substantive problems concerning the explanation of food habits and currently controversial issues in social theory, illustrated by detailed empirical analysis of some aspects of contemporary culinary life. It will become required reading for students and scholars of food and consumption in a wide range of disciplines, from sociology, anthropology and cultural studies to food studies, culinary studies and nutrition science.