The Gospel of Food: Why We Should Stop Worrying and Enjoy What We Eat - Couverture souple

Glassner, Barry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0060501227 ISBN 13 : 9780060501228

Editeur : Ecco, 2007

Synopsis

Book by Glassner Barry

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

For many Americans, eating is a religion. We worship at the temples of celebrity chefs. We raise our children to believe that certain foods are good and others are bad. We believe that if we eat the right foods, we will live longer, and if we eat in the right places, we will raise our social status. Yet what we believe to be true about food is, in fact, quite contradictory.

Part exposé, part social commentary, The Gospel of Food is a rallying cry to abandon the fads and fallacies in favor of calmer, more pleasurable eating. By interviewing chefs, food chemists, nutritionists, and restaurant critics about the way we eat, sociologist Barry Glassner helps us recognize the myths, half-truths, and guilt trips they promulgate, and liberates us for greater joy at the table.

Revue de presse :

“Glassner exposes the strained interpretations, ‘prejudices dressed up as science,’ and pure fabrications behind much received wisdom.” (New York Times)

“Pure fun to read . . . Glassner is methodical and relentless in his exploration.” (Los Angeles Times Book Review)

“A master at the art of dissecting research.” (New York Times Book Review)

“It’s hard not to root for Glassner as he tilts against modern food dogma.” (Wall Street Journal)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Ecco
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060501227
• ISBN 13: 9780060501228
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320