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Gastronomic insight into Singapore's post-colonial identity.

If you're fascinated by the relationship between culture and cuisine, this book is a treasure trove. It takes you beyond mere recipes, offering a deep dive into Singapore's rich food history and its role in shaping national identity. It's about food on a plate, yes, but it's also about the social fabric that the plate sits upon—an intricate weave of tradition, innovation, and multiculturalism that'll enrich your understanding of Singapore and whet your appetite.

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ISBN: 9789814641227
Date of Publication: 2015-12-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Food & Drink, History
Goodreads rating: 3.2
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This fascinating and insightful volume introduces readers to food as a window to the social and cultural history and geography of Singapore. It demonstrates how the food we consume, the ways in which we acquire and prepare it, the company we keep as we cook and eat, and our preferences and practices are all revealing of a larger economic, social, cultural and political world, both historically and in contemporary times. Readers will be captivated by chapters that deal with the intersections of food and ethnicity, gender and class, food hybridity, innovations and creativity, heritage and change, globalization and localization, and more. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Singapore culture and society.
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Gastronomic insight into Singapore's post-colonial identity.

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