La Cucina Italiana. Storia Di Una Cultura Link

A central thesis of the book is that what we now call "traditional" Italian cuisine is often a modern invention.

: In contrast, the Futurist movement later critiqued these traditions, famously launching a "crusade against pasta," which they viewed as a symbol of lethargy and weakness, in an attempt to modernize the Italian spirit. Migration and Global Identity La cucina italiana. Storia di una cultura

Italian cuisine's global dominance is inextricably linked to the Italian diaspora. Your Guardian Chef: Our Culinary Heritage & Resources A central thesis of the book is that

: While rural consumption was historically local and dictated by survival, the "cosmopolitan" Italian cuisine we recognize today emerged from urban elite centers. Your Guardian Chef: Our Culinary Heritage & Resources

: Key "Italian" ingredients are actually imports. For example, tomatoes arrived from the Americas, and coffee came via trade with the Arab world.