Whitebread Protestants : food and religion in American culture / Daniel Sack.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sack, Daniel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Food--Religious aspects--Christianity--History of doctrines--19th century.

Food.

Protestants--United States--History--19th century.

Protestants.

History.

Food--Religious aspects--Christianity.

United States--Church history--19th century.

United States.

Church history.

Food--Religious aspects--Christianity--History of doctrines--20th century.

Protestants--United States--History--20th century.

United States--Church history--20th century.

Physical Description:

x, 262 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2000.

Summary:

The author takes a fascinating look at the role food has played in the daily life of the white Protestant community in the United States. He looks at coffee hours, potluck dinners, ladies's afternoon teas, soup kitchens, and a variety of other things that bring together a blend of popular culture, religious history, and the growing field of food study. Illustrations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [225]-248) and index.

ISBN:

0312217315

OCLC:

43952097