Obesity cultural and biocultural perspectives /

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Hovedforfatter: Brewis, Alexandra A., 1965-
Institution som forfatter: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronisk eBog
Sprog:engelsk
Udgivet: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2011.
Serier:Studies in medical anthropology.
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Indholdsfortegnelse:
  • 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.