It takes the average reader 11 hours and 19 minutes to read Sweet Treats around the World by Timothy G. Roufs
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From apple pie to baklava, cannoli to gulab jamun, sweet treats have universal appeal in countries around the world. This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive look at global dessert culture. Few things represent a culture as well as food. Because sweets are universal foods, they are the perfect basis for a comparative study of the intersection of history, geography, social class, religion, politics, and other key aspects of life. With that in mind, this encyclopedia surveys nearly 100 countries, examining their characteristic sweet treats from an anthropological perspective. It offers historical context on what sweets are popular where and why and emphasizes the cross-cultural insights those sweets present. The reference opens with an overview of general trends in desserts and sweet treats. Entries organized by country and region describe cultural attributes of local desserts, how and when sweets are enjoyed, and any ingredients that are iconic. Several popular desserts are discussed within each entry including information on their history, their importance, and regional/cultural variations on preparation. An appendix of recipes provides instructions on how to make many of the dishes, whether for school projects or general entertaining.
Sweet Treats around the World by Timothy G. Roufs is 658 pages long, and a total of 169,764 words.
This makes it 222% the length of the average book. It also has 207% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 27 minutes to read Sweet Treats around the World aloud.
Sweet Treats around the World is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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