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The Untold History of Ramen
How Political Crisis in Japan Spawned a Global Food Craze
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A rich, salty, and steaming bowl of noodle soup, ramen Offers an account of geopolitics and industrialization in Japan. It traces the meteoric rise of ramen from humble fuel for the working poor to international icon of Japanese culture.
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A rich, salty, and steaming bowl of noodle soup, ramen has become an international symbol of the cultural prowess of Japanese cuisine. In this highly original account of geopolitics and industrialisation in Japan, George Solt traces the meteoric rise of ramen from humble fuel for the working poor to international icon of Japanese culture.
Ramen's popularity can be attributed to political and economic change on a global scale. Using declassified U.S. government documents and an array of Japanese sources, Solt reveals how the creation of a black market for American wheat imports during the U.S. occupation of Japan (1945β1952), the reindustrialisation of Japan's labour force during the Cold War, and the elevation of working-class foods in redefining national identity during the past two decades of economic stagnation (1990sβ2000s), all contributed to the establishment of ramen as a national dish.
The Untold History of Ramen is essential reading for scholars, students of Japanese history and food studies, and anyone interested in gaining greater perspective on how international policy can influence everyday foods around the world.
Series: California Studies in Food and Culture
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A rich, salty, and steaming bowl of noodle soup, ramen has become an international symbol of the cultural prowess of Japanese cuisine. In this highly original account of geopolitics and industrialisation in Japan, George Solt traces the meteoric rise of ramen from humble fuel for the working poor to international icon of Japanese culture. Ramen's popularity can be attributed to...Paperback$6699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
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The Untold History of Ramen by George Solt delves into the cultural and historical background of ramen, exploring its journey from a Chinese dish to a Japanese cultural icon. The book provides a captivating and in-depth analysis of the socio-political factors that influenced ramen's prominence, combining scholarly insight with readability. Reviews highlight Solt's ability to illuminate ramen's significance beyond its culinary appeal, making it an intriguing read for those interested in food history and Japanese culture.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780520282353
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 February 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: University of California Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 363g
Pages: 240
About the Author
George Solt is Assistant Professor of History at New York University.
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