Obesity : cultural and biocultural perspectives / Alexandra A. Brewis.
Brewis, Alexandra A., 1965-
2011
RC628 .B657 2011 (Mapit)
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Title Obesity : cultural and biocultural perspectives / Alexandra A. Brewis.
Author Brewis, Alexandra A., 1965-
ISBN 9780813548906 (alk. paper)
081354890X (alk. paper)
9780813548913 (pbk.)
0813548918 (pbk.)
Publication Details New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2011.
Language English
Description xviii, 209 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Call Number RC628 .B657 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification 362.196/398
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Studies in medical anthropology.
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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.

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