The land of the five flavors : a cultural history of Chinese cuisine / Thomas O. Höllmann ; translated by Karen Margolis.

  • Höllmann, Thomas O.
Date:
[2014]
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About this work

Also known as

Schlafender Lotos, trunkenes Huhn. English
German subtitle: Kulturgeschichte der chinesischen Küche
Cultural history of Chinese cuisine

Description

Höllmann tracks the growth of good culture in China from its earliest burial rituals to today's Western fast food restaurants. He details the food practices of major Chinese religions and the significance of eating and drinking in rites of passage and popular culture. From the invention of noodles to the causes of moder-day food contamination, he uncovers fascinating aspects of daily Chinese life.

Publication/Creation

New York : Columbia University Press, [2014]

Physical description

ix, 198 pages ; 25 cm.

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Contents

Rice doesn't rain from heaven -- A taste of harmony -- Fire, ice, and flavor -- A culinary cosmos -- Heavenly dew -- Regulations and conventions -- The tavern of eternal happiness -- Epilogue.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Language note

Text in English, translated from German.

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  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    DFXN.251
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780231161862
  • 0231161867