This reader reveals how food habits and beliefs both present a microcosm of any culture and contribute to our understanding of human behaviour. Particular attention is given to how men and women define themselves differently through food choices.
Exploring the prehistoric site of Ban Chiang, this book examines its significance in reshaping the narrative of Thai origins and national heritage, traditionally tied to Buddhism and monarchy. It delves into issues of cultural preservation, the ethics of collecting, and the impact of heritage tourism on the antiquities market in Asia. By analyzing Ban Chiang, the work challenges existing models of indigenous development and Indianization, prompting a reevaluation of the boundaries between prehistory and history in Southeast Asia.
The Dance of Nurture integrates ethnography, biology and the political economy of infant feeding to detail the efforts to improve infant feeding practices globally by UN agencies and advocacy groups concerned with solving global nutrition and health problems.