England Eats Out by John Burnett - 9781138155633

John Burnett

England Eats OutA Social History of Eating Out in England from 1830 to the Present\nAuthor(s): John Burnett\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138155633, 978-1138155633\nSynopsis\nWhy do so many people now eat out in England? Food and the culture surrounding how we consume it are high on everyones agenda. England Eats Out is the ultimate book for a nation obsessed with food.\n\nToday eating out is more than just getting fed; it is an expression of lifestyle. In the past it has been crucial to survival for the impoverished but a primary form of entertainment for the few. In the past, to eat outside the home for pleasure was mainly restricted to the wealthier classes when travelling or on holiday- there were clubs and pubs for men, but women did not normally eat in public places. Eating out came to all classes, to men, women and young people after World War Two as a result of rising standards of living, the growth of.