Margaret Visser
Margaret Visser is a Canadian author and anthropologist known for her insightful and often humorous explorations of everyday rituals and cultural practices. Her work, which blends academic research with engaging storytelling, has shed light on the hidden meanings behind common human behaviors.
Anthropology
Non-fiction
Cultural Studies
Much Depends on Dinner: The Extraordinary History and Mythology, Allure and Obsessions, Perils and Taboos, of an Ordinary Meal
The Geometry of Love: Space, Time, Mystery, and Meaning in an Ordinary Church
The Geometry of Love: Space, Time, Mystery, and Meaning in an Ordinary Church
Rituals of Dinner: The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities, and Meaning of Table Manners
The rituals of dinner: the origins, evolution, eccentricities and meaning of table manners