The Migrant's Table: Meals and Memories in Bengali-American Households

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• Krishnendu Ray

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• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Essen

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Exploring the food habits of Bengali immigrants in the United States, the book delves into the tension between nostalgia for their homeland and the desire for freedom from its constraints. It highlights how everyday choices, like breakfast, reflect broader themes of globalization and identity. Through a blend of literary references, personal interviews, and traditional recipes, the author illustrates the complexities of defining ethnic cuisine amidst cultural transitions, ultimately revealing the fluid boundaries that shape immigrant experiences.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Einband: Hardcover