Download or read book The Sociology of the Meal written by Roy C. Wood and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the main themes and results of recent research on the nation's eating habits. The work: reviews key literature and research on meals and meal taking in daily life; examines the main theoretical debates; and summarizes research in domestic and public dining habits.