Obesity cultural and biocultural perspectives /
Brewis, Alexandra A., 1965-
Obesity cultural and biocultural perspectives / [electronic resource] : Alexandra A. Brewis. - New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2011. - xviii, 209 p. : ill. - Studies in medical anthropology . - Studies in medical anthropology. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-200) and index.
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.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
9780813552385 (electronic bk.)
Obesity--Social aspects.
Medical anthropology.
Electronic books.
RC628 / .B657 2011
362.196/398
Obesity cultural and biocultural perspectives / [electronic resource] : Alexandra A. Brewis. - New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2011. - xviii, 209 p. : ill. - Studies in medical anthropology . - Studies in medical anthropology. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-200) and index.
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.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
9780813552385 (electronic bk.)
Obesity--Social aspects.
Medical anthropology.
Electronic books.
RC628 / .B657 2011
362.196/398