Biopolitics and the 'Obesity Epidemic' : Governing Bodies Paperback / softback
Edited by Jan Wright, Valerie Harwood
Part of the Routledge Studies in Health and Social Welfare series
Paperback / softback
Description
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.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages, 1 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:10/12/2012
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- ISBN:9780415540940
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:224 pages, 1 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:10/12/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415540940
