| Description |
xviii, 209 p. : ill. |
| Series |
Studies in medical anthropology |
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Studies in medical anthropology.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-200) and index. |
| 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. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Obesity -- Social aspects.
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Medical anthropology.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780813548906 (alk. paper) |
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081354890X (alk. paper) |
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9780813548913 (pbk.) |
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0813548918 (pbk.) |
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9780813552385 (electronic bk.) |
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