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Biopolitics and the 'Obesity Epidemic' serves as the first edited collection dedicated to critical perspectives on the obesity epidemic. This volume offers a deep discussion regarding current issues in the analysis of health, obesity, and society. It explores how obesity discourses impact various individuals, social groups, and institutions. This book brings together original and engaging chapters from contributors based in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Readers can examine the specific effects of these discourses on families, youths, schools, and individuals. As part of the Routledge Studies in Health and Social Welfare series, this timely work provides an accessible way to understand the complex relationship between health policies and social structures.

Key Features

First edited collection providing critical perspectives on the global obesity epidemic and its social implications.

Comprehensive discussion covering current issues in the analysis of health, obesity, and modern society.

Global insights from expert contributors based in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

Detailed analysis of how obesity discourses impact different social groups, institutions, and individuals.

Focused chapters exploring the specific effects of health discourses on families, youths, and schools.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Health and Social Welfare series for academic and professional use.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
11 December 2008
Listed Since
07 March 2008

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