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The Noodle Narratives : the Global Rise of an Industrial Food into the Twenty-First Century /

Tasty, convenient, and cheap, instant noodles are one of the most remarkable industrial foods ever. Consumed around the world by millions, they appeal to young and old, affluent and impoverished alike. The authors examine the history, manufacturing, marketing, and consumption of instant noodles. By...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Errington, Frederick Karl (Autor), Tatsuro, Fuzikura (Autor), Gewertz, Deborah B., 1948- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Tasty, convenient, and cheap, instant noodles are one of the most remarkable industrial foods ever. Consumed around the world by millions, they appeal to young and old, affluent and impoverished alike. The authors examine the history, manufacturing, marketing, and consumption of instant noodles. By focusing on three specific markets, they reveal various ways in which these noodles enable diverse populations to manage their lives. The first market is in Japan, where instant noodles have facilitated a major transformation of post-war society, while undergoing a seemingly endless tweaking in fla.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520956674
0520956672
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9781299713284