The Illustrated Foods of India

Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-19-569844-2
Verlag: OUP India

Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 376 g

Based on the two classics by K.T. Achaya - Indian Food: A Historical Companion (OUP 1994) and A Historical Dictionary of Indian Food (OUP 1998) - The Illustrated Foods of India contains a wealth of information on the food materials, food ethos, cuisine, and recipes of India. Drawing up material from a range of sources - literature, archaeology, epigraphic records, anthropology, philology, and botanical and genetic studies - the book details
the history of Indian food from the prehistoric times through British rule till date. While discussing the various regional cuisines, theories and classification of foods, the book also dwells on the customs, rituals, and beliefs observed by different communities and religious groups. Arranged in alphabetical order, the book
is profusely illustrated with line drawings and photographs.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Achaya, (Late) K. T.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Sachkultur, Materielle Kultur

Über Autor(innen)

K.T. Achaya (1923-2002), a renowned nutritionist and an authority on Indian food, pursued scientific research in the areas of oilseeds, vegetable oil, processed foods, and nutrition.