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Fat History: Bodies and Beauty in the Modern West
Fat History Bodies and Beauty in the Modern West
Author: Peter N. Stearns
The modern struggle against fat cuts deeply and pervasively into American culture. Dieting, weight consciousness, and widespread hostility toward obesity form one of the fundamental themes of modern life. Fat History explores the meaning of fat in contemporary Western society and illustrates how progressive changes, such as growth in consumer ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780814798249
ISBN-10: 0814798241
Publication Date: 9/1/2002
Pages: 300
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Publisher: New York University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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