{"title":"Denise A. Copelton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenise A. Copelton\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the intersections of culture, food, and society. Her work invites readers to consider how culinary practices shape and reflect social values, making her writings essential for those interested in social sciences and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Copelton’s books are thoughtfully crafted to deepen understanding of contemporary societal issues through the lens of food. Her clear, analytical approach provides valuable perspectives for students, educators, and curious readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"food-society-by-amy-e-guptill-9781509542246","title":"Food \u0026 Society","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis popular text, now in a third edition, offers readers a vivid perspective on the cultural and social complexities of food practices and the current food system. Synthesising insights from the multidisciplinary field of food studies, this book engages readers’ curiosity by highlighting the seeming paradoxes of food: how food is both individual and social, reveals both distinction and conformity, and, in the contemporary era, seems to come from everywhere but nowhere in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter begins with an intriguing case study and ends with suggested resources and activities. Chapter topics include identity, restaurants and food media, health, marketing, industrialisation, global food, surplus and scarcity, and social change. Updates and enhancements in this edition reflect new scholarly insights into how food is involved in social media, social movements, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout, the book blends concepts and empirical accounts to address the central issues of culture, structure, and social inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in a lively, accessible style, \u003cem\u003eFood \u0026amp; Society\u003c\/em\u003e provides students with an unrivalled and multifaceted introduction to this fascinating aspect of social life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424159809772,"sku":"9781509542246","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509542246.jpg?v=1774769040"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/denise-a-copelton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}