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Food in Antiquity

Studies in Ancient Society and Culture
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In this volume thirty contributors consider aspects of food and eating in the Greco-Roman world. Building on recent work in very different areas - for example on food supply, the symposium and literary representations of food - this is a comprehensive exploration of questions relating to food in antiquity in England. The authors, some specialists in this field, others with expertise in other areas, use a range of approaches to investigate the production and distribution of food, social, religious and political factors, medicine and diet, cultural identity and contrasts with neighbouring cultures, and food in literature. The volume is designed for both Classicists and those interested in the history of food.

Author Biography:

David Harvey was, until his retirement, Lecturer in Classics, University of Exeter. John Wilkins is Professor in Greek Literature, University of Exeter. He is a specialist in the history of food in Greco-Roman culture, with current interests in literature (especially comic drama) and medicine (especially nutrition). His books include Food in Antiquity: Studies in Ancient Society and Culture (Exeter, 1996). Mike Dobson is Director of Humanities Computing and Director of Studies for Information Technology at the University of Exeter.
Release date NZ
September 1st, 1995
Audiences
  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Undergraduate
Contributors
  • Edited by David Harvey
  • Edited by John Wilkins
  • Edited by Michael J. Dobson
Pages
473
Dimensions
208x230x30
ISBN-13
9780859894180
Product ID
1833597

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