First helpings : a history of children and food / Deborah Albon, Amy Palmer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Albon, Deborah, author.

Palmer, Amy (Early childhood educator), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children--Nutrition--History.

Children.

Children--Nutrition.

Children--Nutrition--Social aspects.

Children--Nutrition--Psychological aspects.

Food preferences in children.

Physical Description:

312 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, 2026.

Summary:

"What should children eat and why? How should they eat it, and what should they learn about food? Answers to questions like these have differed over time. First Helpings explores the relationship between children and food in history, drawing on a rich variety of social records, cookery and etiquette books, and children's literature. Topics covered include breast/bottle feeding, the difference between "adult" and "children's" food and drink, table manners, school meals, and learning to cook. Deborah Albon and Amy Palmer discuss wider social issues, such as teaching children about the ethics of food choices, the role children have played in food production, and the ever-present scandal of hungry children in society. First Helpings provides a unique look at childhood and eating that relates the past to the present and considers ways forward."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

1836391811

9781836391814

OCLC:

1538483827

Publisher Number:

90104677847

CIPO000394133