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The Chile Pepper in China: A Cultural Biography - Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History Brian R. Dott
The Chile Pepper in China: A Cultural Biography - Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History
Brian R. Dott
Brian R. Dott explores how the non-native chile went from obscurity to ubiquity in China, influencing not just cuisine but also medicine, language, and cultural identity. The Chile Pepper in China sheds new light on the piquant cultural impact of a potent plant and raises broader questions regarding notions of authenticity in cuisine.
296 pages, 15 b&w illustrations, 5 maps, color insert
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 13, 2024 |
| ISBN13 | 9780231195331 |
| Publishers | Columbia University Press |
| Pages | 296 |
| Dimensions | 209 × 129 × 18 mm · 338 g |