Liquid Bread: Beer and Brewing in Cross-Cultural Perspective (Anthropology of Food & Nutrition, 7)
by Wulf Schiefenhövel, Helen Macbeth
Liquid Bread explores beer and brewing in a cross-cultural perspective within the Anthropology of Food & Nutrition series. It investigates how this beverage integrates into social, nutritional, and economic aspects of societies worldwide, offering anthropological insights into its profound cultural roles.
About This Book
This book examines beer and brewing from a cross-cultural anthropological viewpoint, highlighting its significance in various societies.
As part of the Anthropology of Food & Nutrition series, it offers insights into how beer functions beyond mere consumption, influencing social structures and rituals.
The volume brings together perspectives on brewing practices and their cultural implications, fostering a deeper understanding of this universal element of human experience.
Through comparative analysis, it reveals the diverse roles beer plays in nutrition, economy, and community life across different cultures.
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