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Paradox of Plenty: A Social History of Eating in Modern America
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Paradox of Plenty: A Social History of Eating in Modern America Hardcover - 1993

by Harvey Levenstein


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In this sequel to the author's Revolution at the Table, American eating habits and fads are scrutinized from the 1930s to the present day. Topics discussed include health foods, the introduction of ethnic cuisines to the American diet, convenience food, the fitness and health craze, and more.

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  • Title Paradox of Plenty: A Social History of Eating in Modern America
  • Author Harvey Levenstein
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Text is Free of
  • Pages 368
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, USA, New York, NY
  • Date 1993-01
  • ISBN 9780195055436 / 0195055438
  • Weight 1.75 lbs (0.79 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.56 x 6.38 x 1.16 in (24.28 x 16.21 x 2.95 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects United States - Social life and customs, Food habits - United States - History - 20th
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 91048170
  • Dewey Decimal Code 394.120

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About the Author:
Harvey A. Levenstein is Professor of History at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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