Tracing the intertwined roles of food, ethnicity, and regionalism in the construction of American identity, this textbook examines the central role food plays.

Tracing the intertwined roles of food, ethnicity, and regionalism in the construction of American identity, this textbook examines the central role food plays in our lives. Drawing on a range of disciplines-including sociology, anthropology, folklore, geography, history, and nutrition-the editors have selected a group of engaging essays to help students explore the idea of food as a window into American culture.