- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division; 1 edition (Jan 12 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0802097979
- ISBN-13: 978-0802097972
- Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #696,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A fascinating history of Canada's favourite treat.-Araminta Wordsworth
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In Canada, the donut is often thought of as the unofficial national food. Donuts are sold at every intersection and rest stop, celebrated in song and story as symbols of Canadian identity, and one chain in particular, Tim Horton's, has become a veritable icon with over 2500 shops across the country. But there is more to the donut than these and other expressions of 'snackfood patriotism' would suggest. In this study, Steve Penfold puts the humble donut in its historical context, examining how one deep-fried confectionary became, not only a mass commodity, but an edible symbol of Canadianness.
Penfold examines the history of the donut in light of broader social, economic, and cultural issues, and uses the donut as a window onto key developments in twentieth-century Canada such as the growth of a 'consumer society,' the relationship between big business and community, and the ironic qualities of Canadian national identity. He goes on to explore the social and political conditions that facilitated the rapid rise and steady growth of donut shops across the country.
Based on a wide range of sources, from commercial and government reports to personal interviews, The Donut is a comprehensive and fascinating look at one of Canada's most popular products. It offers original insights on consumer culture, mass consumption, and the dynamics of Canadian history.
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This review is from: The Donut: A Canadian History (Paperback)
Not your typical doughnut book. Instead of fancy pictures and recipes, the author provides a fact filled history of the doughnut in Canada. A good reference and a needed resource for those who take their doughnuts seriously.
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In recent years, I have been reading a lot of what the publishing business refers to as " micro- histories ", i.e. where history and social changes are seen through the prism of a single commodity, e.g. cod, salt or bananas. I thought that Steve Penfold's The Donut would be of this genre, alas it was more a dry business book. Now and then, the author had a good pun, but overall the book was not especially fun.
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