Fat, the Anthropology of an Obsession
Don Kulick and Anne Meneley
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Fat, a three letter word that brings up terror in many of us. But, FAT is more than just carbs and calorie counts, it’s also highly emotional and culturally driven. In Fat, the authors enlisted thirteen anthropologists and one fat activist among others to look at how fat is used in institutions like Starbucks, Spam, religion, high school, medicine, and in other cultures. A very interesting read.
The Obesity Myth, Why America’s Obsession with Weight is Hazardous to Your Health
Paul Campos
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At last, the truth about weight from a society perspective. Learn how the media distorts medical research and encourages the discrimination against people who are heavier. The Obesity Myth opens up all sides of the weight discussion. A great read for anyone who is health and weight conscious.
FAT TALK, What Girls and Their Parents Say about Dieting
Mimi Nichter
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Only in America, some would say, would so much energy be spent on body weight, shape and size. It is probably true. But fat has reached epidemic proportions for women, men, girls and boys. This book focuses on the fat issues of adolescent girls. Is this only a white girl phenomenon? Or do girls of color also worry about their fatness or thinness? What affects do parents? values have on their daughters? body images?
OVERCOMING OVEREATING
Jane R Hirschmann and Carol H Munter
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The authors help dispel the myth that if you change your shape you will change your life. 'If I were thinner, I'd be happier, I'd get that job I want, my love life will blossom'. The fact is, if you were thinner your life may well, in deed, change, but not necessarily in ways you had expected. And it may not change at all. We learn again that food is neither good nor bad, only our intentions are. This book is a timely reminder for all of us if only.
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