Kitchens: The Culture of Restaurant Work
Gary Alan Fine
(Author)
Description
Kitchens takes us into the robust, overheated, backstage world of the contemporary restaurant. In this rich, often surprising portrait of the real lives of kitchen workers, Gary Alan Fine brings their experiences, challenges, and satisfactions to colorful life. A new preface updates this riveting exploration of how restaurants actually work, both individually and as part of a larger culinary culture.
Product Details
Price
$35.94
Publisher
University of California Press
Publish Date
December 02, 2008
Pages
328
Dimensions
6.1 X 8.8 X 0.7 inches | 0.97 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780520257924
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Gary Alan Fine is John Evans Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University.
Reviews
"Oozes with first-hand accounts of pranks and mishaps. . . . Fine's book entertains as it enlightens."-- (10/30/2009)