Nutritional Anthropology: Biocultural Perspectives on Food and Nutrition

Nutritional Anthropology: Biocultural Perspectives on Food and Nutrition, Second Edition is a comprehensive and innovative textbook that blends biological and cultural approaches to food and nutrition.

This revised edition includes new and updated readings, sections, introductions, and pedagogical materials that cover current global food trade and persistent problems of hunger in equal measure.

With a unique fusion of past and present, local and global, and biological and cultural perspectives, this book provides students with a comprehensive foundation in food and nutrition.

The text is written by leading anthropologists and includes a variety of articles, commentaries, and exercises to engage students and provide a dynamic learning experience.

Whether you are a student or a professional looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between food, culture, and society, this book is an essential resource.