Food as a Nonverbal Communication System

  • Joan M. Fayer
  • Joseph M. Ferri
  • Alma Simounet de Géigel
  • Amalia Boero de Peters
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36447/Estudios1995.v16.art7

Abstract

Abstract/short description:

This study presents a cross-region comparison of the food cultures of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and United States of America. The food is here conceptualized as a non-verbal communication system and Barthes' structural model is used for its analysis and comparison. The authors observe that food can indicate social status, religion, gender, age and geographical origins. Also, they observe that in the regions where different cultures are in contact, their cuisines can often mix with each other.

Short description written by Michał Gilewski

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Published
1995-12-31
How to Cite
M. Fayer, J., Ferri, J. M., Simounet de Géigel, A., & Boero de Peters, A. (1995). Food as a Nonverbal Communication System. Estudios Latinoamericanos, 16, 203-220. https://doi.org/10.36447/Estudios1995.v16.art7
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Vol 16 (1995)
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Articles

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