Food, Community, and the Spirit World; An Indian Village Study

by Stanley Regelson, Suzanne Hanchett (Editor)

Overview

This is an ethnographic study of Hindu food beliefs, language, and practices in a rural community of Karnataka State, India. It provides the reader with an unusually detailed view of the intersections of language, food, and social relationships. Food is viewed as an important structuring aspect of the Hindu world view. Includes bibliography and more than 100 photographs.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158565489
Publisher:	Development Resources Press
Publication date:	09/30/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Stanley Regelson, Ph.D. (1931-2016) was an anthropological linguist who did his principal field research in Karnataka State, India, on the subject of food and food-related language and practices. He also wrote about Jewish food customs as part of the way of life.