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Obesity cultural and biocultural perspectives

Title
Obesity [electronic resource] : cultural and biocultural perspectives / Alexandra A. Brewis.
Author
Brewis, Alexandra.
Publication
New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2011.

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Description
1 online resource (xviii, 209 p.) : ill.
Series Statement
Studies in medical anthropology
Uniform Title
  • Obesity (Online)
  • Studies in medical anthropology.
Alternative Title
Obesity (Online)
Subject
  • Obesity > Social aspects
  • Medical anthropology
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-200) and index.
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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.
LCCN
2010008405
OCLC
ssj0000614454
Author
Brewis, Alexandra.
Title
Obesity [electronic resource] : cultural and biocultural perspectives / Alexandra A. Brewis.
Imprint
New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2011.
Series
Studies in medical anthropology
Studies in medical anthropology.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-200) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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