Fat History

Fat History
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Publisher : NYU Press
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 9780814739822
ISBN-13 : 0814739822
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Book Synopsis Fat History by : Peter N. Stearns

Download or read book Fat History written by Peter N. Stearns and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern struggle against fat cuts deeply and pervasively into American culture. Dieting, weight consciousness, and widespread hostility toward obesity form one of the fundamental themes of modern life. Fat History explores the meaning of fat in contemporary Western society and illustrates how progressive changes, such as growth in consumer culture, increasing equality for women, and the refocusing of women's sexual and maternal roles have influenced today's obsession with fat. Brought up-to-date with a new preface and filled with narrative anecdotes, Fat History explores fat's transformation from a symbol of health and well-being to a sign of moral, psychological, and physical disorder.


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