French Gastronomy and the Magic of Americanism

by Rick Fantasia

Book Overview

A tectonic shift has occurred in the gastronomic field in France, upsetting the cultural imagination. In a European country captivated by a high-stakes power struggle between chefs and restaurants in the culinary field, the mass marketing of factory-processed industrial cuisine and fast foods has created shock waves in French society, culture, and the economy.

In this insightful book, French Gastronomy and the Magic of Americanism, ...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439912300
• ISBN13: 9781439912300
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"