The Taste for Civilization
Narrated by Pam Ward
- Released
- October 15, 2010
- Length
- 12 hrs 56 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- University Press Audiobooks
This book examines the cultural and political significance of food practices, emphasizing how mealtime rituals shape civility, community, and citizenship. It explores the decline of these virtues in modern, profit-driven society and advocates for reconnecting with traditions like farmers' markets and community gardens. By linking everyday foodwork to larger societal values, the author offers practical ideas for fostering civility and civic engagement through food.
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