Free Download Gastronativism: Food, Identity, Politics
English | 2022 | ISBN: 0231202067 | 249 Pages | PDF (True) | 1.2 MB
The Italian political right is outraged by halal tortellini and a pork-free lasagna served at the Vatican. In India, Hindu fundamentalists organize attacks on Muslims who sell beef. European anti-immigrant politicians denounce couscous and kebabs. In an era of nationalist and exclusionary movements, food has become a potent symbol of identity. Why has eating become so politically charged―and can the emotions surrounding food be redirected in a healthier direction?