Debating Obesity

Debating Obesity
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9780230304239
ISBN-13 : 0230304230
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Book Synopsis Debating Obesity by : E. Rich

Download or read book Debating Obesity written by E. Rich and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together critical perspectives on some of the recent claims associated with the obesity crisis. It develops both theoretical and conceptual arguments around the obesity debate, as well as taking a more practical focus in terms of implications for the health professions to outline an agenda for a 'critical weight studies'.


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