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Book SynopsisBuilding Communities through Food: Strengthening Communication, Families, andSocial Capital examines the power of food as a communicative tool to bring peopleof diverse backgrounds together. David F. Purnell argues that food enablespeople to look past their differences and focus on their similarities, thus creatinga stronger sense of community via the sharing of a meal. The preparation,presentation, and ingredients of meals reflect a concrete representation of ourindividual identities and offer others an opportunity to share and take part inthose identities. Scholars with an interest in family communication, interpersonalcommunication, and sociology will find this book especially useful.
Trade ReviewWithin today’s increasingly diverse society, Purnell’s book shows how the ordinary act of eating can have extraordinary potential for dissolving personal prejudices, strengthening shared communities, and building a healthier world for future generations. -- Jacob Jenkins, California State University Channel Islands
Table of ContentsChapter 1— Family Dinner: A Literature Review of Shared Meals Chapter 2—Connections: The Bonding Agent of Food Chapter 3—Gathering Places: Homes as Third Places Chapter 4—Boundaries: The Exclusiveness of Inclusivity Chapter 5—Social Capital: Giving More Creates More Chapter 6—Collaboration: Working for a Better Community Chapter 7—Community: The Purpose of Eating Chapter 8—Practice: Think&EatGreen Community
