This work provides fascinating insight into how dinner is defined in countries around the world. Some 50 countries are covered in chapters focusing on present-day meal habits in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North and South America. It compares cooking methods, gender roles regarding food and meals, and the places of children or extended relatives at meal time. The book is ideal for classroom teaching and learning, as the entries and photos are conducive to teaching students about other cultures, directly supporting the National Geography Standards.