Books by Alan (University of Manchester) Warde

This book reconstructs and extends sociological approaches to the understanding of food consumption. It identifies new ways to approach the explanation of food choice and it develops new concepts which will help reshape and reorient common understandings.

Eating Out, first published in 2000, is a fascinating study of the consumption of food outside the home. Through recent in-depth research in English cities, the authors have collected a wealth of information into people's attitudes towards, and expectations of, eating out as a form of entertainment and an expression of taste and status.

aeo Completely re--written third edition of an established and well--known textbook. aeo Comprehensive and up--to--date coverage of the social structure of contemporary British society. aeo Clear, jargon--free and approachable style. aeo Attractive and varied presentation. aeo Cross--referenced to accompanying new Reader.