Obesity [electronic resource] : cultural and biocultural perspectives / Alexandra A. Brewis.

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Brewis, Alexandra A, 1965-

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ebrary, Inc

Series: Studies in medical anthropologyPublication details: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2011.Description: xviii, 209 p. : illISBN:

9780813548906 (alk. paper)
081354890X (alk. paper)
9780813548913 (pbk.)
0813548918 (pbk.)
9780813552385 (e-book)

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Electronic books.

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362.196/398 22

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RC628 .B657 2011eb

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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.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-200) and index.

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