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Of tripod and palate : food, politics and religion in traditional China /
"Attitudes toward food and commensality constituted a central fiber in the social, religious, and political fabric of ancient Chinese society. The offering of sacrifices, the banqueting of guests, and the ritual preparation, prohibition or consumption of food and drink were central elements in...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic Conference Proceeding eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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New York :
Palgrave Macmillan,
2005.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | "Attitudes toward food and commensality constituted a central fiber in the social, religious, and political fabric of ancient Chinese society. The offering of sacrifices, the banqueting of guests, and the ritual preparation, prohibition or consumption of food and drink were central elements in each of China's three main religious traditions: the Classicist (Confucian) tradition, religious Daoism, and Buddhism. What links late Shang and Zhou bronze vessels to Buddhist dietary codes or Daoist recipes for immortality is a poignant testimony that culinary activity - fasting and feasting - governed not only human relationships but also fermented the communication between humans and the spirit world. In 'Of Tripod and Palate' leading scholars examine the relationship between secular and religious food culture in ancient China from various perspectives"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (vi, 256 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781403979278 1403979278 1281364541 9781281364548 9786611364540 6611364544 |
| Access: | University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus. |