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