True to the Land - A History of Food in Australia

Spanning 65,000 years, this book provides a history of food in Australia from its beginnings, with the arrival of the first peoples and their stewardship of the land, to a present where the production and consumption of food is fraught with anxieties and competing priorities. It describes how food production in Australia is subject to the constraints of climate, water, and soil, leading to centuries of unsustainable agricultural practices post-colonization. Australian food history is also the story of its xenophobia and the immigration policies pursued, which continue to undermine the image of Australia as a model multicultural society. This history of Australian food ends on a positive note, however, as Indigenous peoples take increasing control of how their food is interpreted and marketed.

About the author

Paul van Reyk is a food writer living in Sydney, Australia. He is a regular presenter at the Symposium of Australian Gastronomy.

Summary

A history of food in Australia spanning 65,000 years.

Product details

• Authors: Paul van Reyk, Paul Van Reyk
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2021
• EAN: 9781789144062
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-406-2
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: Foods and Nations
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > International cuisine; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); COOKING / General, Australia, Food & society, National & regional cuisine, National and regional cuisine, Cultural studies: food and society, COOKING / Regional & Cultural / Australian & Oceanian