History 331FC - Topics in Asian History: 'A Taste of China: History of Food Culture and the Environment'

This seminar explores historical, cultural, and environmental aspects of Chinese food. Topics include: the relationship between food and local, national identity; the connections of food production and consumption processes within and beyond China; the impacts of culinary decisions by consumers on the well-being of local farmers, workers, and non-human actors.

Prereq: 8 credits in History.