Portrayal of Culture: An Anthropological Study on John Baxter’s Eating Eternity

Abstract

Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present, focusing on culture, biology, language, and social structures. It uses methods like participant observation, interviews, surveys, and excavation to understand human existence. The anthropology of food examines cultural, social, and eating practices across different societies and time periods, and how food shapes the identity, social relationships, rituals, and power dynamics. John Baxter, a writer and professor, wrote “Eating eternity” and has published science fiction, novels, short stories, and a book about science fiction in motion pictures.