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Title: BIOPOLITICS AND THE 'OBESITY EPIDEMIC'
By: Jan Wright (Editor), Valerie Harwood (Editor)
Format: Hardback

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ISBN 10: 0415991889
ISBN 13: 9780415991889
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Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Pub. date: 11 December, 2008
Series: Routledge Studies in Health and Social Welfare v. 3
Pages: 232
Description: Presents a collection of critical perspectives on the obesity epidemic. This book offers a discussion of various issues in the critical analysis of health, obesity and society, and the impact of obesity discourses on different individuals, social groups and institutions. It is suitable for professionals in areas such as education, and health.
Synopsis: Biopolitics and the 'Obesity Epidemic' is the first edited collection of critical perspectives on the 'obesity epidemic.' The volume provides a comprehensive discussion of current issues in the critical analysis of health, obesity and society, and the impact of obesity discourses on different individuals, social groups and institutions. Contributors from the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia provide original, accessible, and engaging chapters on issues such as the effects on individuals, families, youths and schools. The timely contributions offered by Biopolitics and the 'Obesity Epidemic' to this highly topical area will be of interest to a wide range of readers, including teachers, education professionals, community health and allied professionals, and academics in areas such as education, health, youth studies, social work and psychology.
Illustrations: 3 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, 2 black & white
Publication: UK
Imprint: Routledge
Returns: Returnable
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