"This 4-volume set provides comprehensive coverage of foods and recipes from 70 representative countries and culture groups worldwide -- from Algeria to Zimbabwe. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group, an overview of each group"s nutrition and health, details about mealtime customs, information about traditional and modern methods of preparation and cooking foods, and a discussion of the group"s holiday and religious foods and customs. Arranged alphabetically by country"--