Food Culture in Russia and Central Asia
Developer: Greenwood Press
Author/Editor: Glenn Randall Mack and Asele Surina
Publication Date: 2005
Copyright Status: Copyrighted
Abstract: Russia and the newly independent states of Central Asia are struggling to reassert or create national identities and are receiving fresh attention from the West. After decades of oblivion, the vast Eurasian continent is once again divulging its intense cultural heritage and foodways to the international community. The diversity of food cultures within the former Soviet Union, with more than 100 distinct nationalities, is overwhelming, but Food Culture in Russia and Central Asia brilliantly distills the main elements of contemporary cuisine and food-related customs for students and foodies. Vibrant descriptions of the legacy of the Silk Road; the classic foods such as kasha, pirogi, non (flatbread), pickles, and shashlyk (shish kebab); the over-the-top Moscow theme restaurants; and meals at the dacha and tea time are just some of the highlights. After centuries of contact and conflict among peoples of Eurasia, Russian and Central Asian cuisines and culinary cultures have much in common. To understand one, the other must be considered as well. Russia and Central Asia cuisines share many ingredients, dishes, and customs. This volume strives to emphasize the evolving and multifaceted nature of the food cultures. Readers will be able to appreciate the ingredients, cooking methods, and traditions that make up the Eurasian foodways.
| Target Audience: Nutrition Education: All Ages
Format: Print Materials
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Special Interest: Material geared toward special needs and interests of intended target group
Scope: Scope of information appropriate for target audience and essential topics discussed in appropriate detail
Ideas Summarized: All major ideas summarized or reviewed to re-inforce key concepts; summaries easily identified
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Vocabulary: Vocabulary used is familiar to target group. Minimizes the use of technical terms and if used, are defined.
Writing Style: Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.
Writing Approach: Writing approach is positive and personal. Active voice is used most of the time.
Illustrations: All illustrations contribute to the material and are on the same page as their text references. Tables and graphs are simple and easy to read, and in a form requiring no further explanation.
Overall Review: This book explores the culture of Russia and Central Asia through food. Sections on religious food practices, dining out, meal structure and history are included among others. Some general recipes are shared throughout the text.
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The NAL Call Number for this resource is: TX723.3 .M2356 2005 |
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Keywords:
Cultural/Ethnic Resources
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