Obesity : cultural and biocultural perspectives / / Alexandra A. Brewis.
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| Superior document: | Studies in medical anthropology |
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| Year of Publication: | 2011 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Studies in medical anthropology.
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 209 p. :; ill. |
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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.