Peter N. Stearns 
Fat History [EPUB ebook] 
Bodies and Beauty in the Modern West

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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 culture, increasing equality for women, and the refocusing of women’s sexual and maternal roles have influenced today’s obsession with fat.
Brought up-to-date with a new preface and filled with narrative anecdotes, Fat History explores fat’s transformation from a symbol of health and well-being to a sign of moral, psychological, and physical disorder.

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Peter N. Stearns is Provost and University Professor at George Mason University. Since 1967, he has served as editor-in-chief of The Journal of Social History. His numerous books include World History in Documents; American Behavioral History; and Anxious Parents.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9780814739822 ● File size 4.2 MB ● Publisher NYU Press ● Country US ● Published 2002 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 4847958 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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