The force of hunger in shaping human character and social structure has been largely overlooked. This omission is a serious one in the study of primitive society, in which starvation is a constant menace. This work remedies this deficiency and opens up new lines of anthropological inquiry. The whole network of social institutions is examined which makes possible the consumption, distribution, and production of food-eating customs, as well as the religion and magic of food-production.
By:
Audrey I. Richards Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 317g ISBN:9781138861930 ISBN 10: 1138861936 Pages: 256 Publication Date:09 February 2015 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. History of the Problem 2. Human Relationships and Nutritive Needs 3. Food and Family Sentiment in Bantu Society 4. Food Production and Incentives to Work 5. Kinship Sentiment and Economic Organization 6. Economic Functions of the Clan and Tribe 7. Food as a Symbol
