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SOAN1024A-W14

Food in Modern China

From Famine to Feasting: The Role of Food in Modern Chinese Culture
Utilizing anthropological and historical studies, we will examine the role and meanings of food in modern Chinese culture. Topics will include famine and the legacy of famine, the role of food in popular religion, banqueting and feasting, and the impact of fast food and food scandals on the relationship between food and culture in reform-era China.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
11337
Subject Code:
SOAN
Course Number:
1024
Section Identifier:
A

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Winter 2014

SOAN1024A-W14 Lecture (Oxfeld)