Food Guide for War Service at Home

di Katharine Blunt (Autore)

Frances Lucy Swain (Autore)

Florence Powdermaker (Autore)

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Good Press, 2019

The "Food Guide for War Service at Home" is an essential anthology that unveils the crucial role of food conservation and nutrition during the tumultuous period of World War I. This collection combines insightful essays and practical guidance, highlighting the themes of resourcefulness and patriotism against the backdrop of wartime scarcity. Through varied literary styles, from prescriptive texts to motivational narratives, the anthology underscores the urgent call for domestic participation in the war effort. Each piece contributes to a mosaic of strategies for efficient food usage and the moral imperative of supporting soldiers abroad by conserving resources at home. The contributing voices, including Katharine Blunt, Florence Powdermaker, Frances Lucy Swain, and the United States Food Administration, come together with a unified vision to educate and mobilize the American public. Their backgrounds in nutrition, sociology, and governmental roles reflect a diverse yet coherent commitment to addressing the broader socio-political challenges of their time. This collective of intellectuals and administrators aligns with early 20th-century movements focused on public health and food security, providing rich, context-laden insights into the national psyche during wartime. "Food Guide for War Service at Home" is a compelling volume, inviting readers to explore a broad spectrum of ideas on food conservation and patriotic duty. This anthology offers an invaluable historical perspective, illuminating the intersection between domestic life and larger national objectives. It serves as both an educational resource and a record of collective resolve, inspiring dialogue on the sustainability movements that echo its legacy today. Whether for academic inquiry or personal enrichment, this collection provides a vivid tapestry of wartime resilience and ingenuity. It offers invaluable insights for students, historians, and anyone interested in the dynamics of food policy, wartime culture, and home front mobilization during World War I, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of the era's complexities through its varied and enlightening perspectives.

• Autore: Katharine Blunt, Frances Lucy Swain, Florence Powdermaker
• Anno edizione: 2019
• Editore: Good Press
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 4057664615657

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