Planet Taco
| Author | : Jeffrey M. Pilcher |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 311 |
| Release | : 2017-02-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780190655778 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0190655771 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (771 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Planet Taco by : Jeffrey M. Pilcher
Download or read book Planet Taco written by Jeffrey M. Pilcher and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planet Taco examines the historical struggles between globalization and national sovereignty in the creation of "authentic" Mexican food. By telling the stories of the "Chili Queens" of San Antonio and the inventors of the taco shell, it shows how Mexican Americans helped to make Mexican food global.
