Obesity : cultural and biocultural perspectives /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brewis, Alexandra A., 1965-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, [2011]
Series:Studies in medical anthropology.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: the problem with obesity
  • Defining obesity
  • Obesity and human adaptation
  • The distribution of risk
  • Culture and body ideals
  • Big-body symbolism, meanings, and norms
  • Conclusion: the big picture.