Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-181) and index.
Contents:
The history of lunch -- Classic lunch fare and cultural importance in the United States and around the world -- Lunch at home -- Lunch away from home -- Lunch in the arts and poular media.
Summary:
Lunch has never been just a meal. The meal most often eaten in public, lunch has a long tradition of establishing social status and cementing alliances. From the Ploughman's Lunch in the field to the Power Lunch at the Four Seasons, the particulars of lunch decisions--where, with whom, and what we eat--often mark our place in the world. Lunch has galvanized political movements and has been at the center of efforts to address the needs of those unable to provide enough food for their families. The American School Lunch Act of 1946, inspired by the malnutrition discovered by war-time recruiters, demonstrated that lunch could represent the very health of the nation. In the 1960s, the right to eat at one of America's lunch counters came to represent America's moral issue. Exploring the rich history and culture of this most-observed and versatile meal, Megan Elias considers the story of lunch not only in America, but around the world.
Series:
The meals series Rowman & Littlefield studies in food and gastronomy
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