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Sociology & History of Food

The Sociology of Food is the study of food and eating in human society. Research in this field may incorporate aspects of history, anthropology, nutrition or psychology, and aims to answer the question of what role food plays within our social environment

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  • Food Habits
  • Food Culture
  • Food – Political Aspects
  • Food – Social Aspects
  • Nutrition – Social Aspects
  • Drinking Customs

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Food Customs & Rituals

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