Fat
Sander L. Gilman
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Fat
Published
2008
Publisher
Polity
Pages
237
ISBN-13
9780745644417
ISBN-10
0745644414
Description
"This book looks at the interweaving of fact and fiction relating to obesity, tracing public concern from the mid-nineteenth century to the modern day. It looks critically at the source of our anxieties, covering issues such as childhood obesity, the production of food, media coverage of the subject, and the emergence of obesity in modern China. Written as a cultural history, the book is particularly concerned with the cultural meanings that have been attached to obesity over time and explores the implications of these meanings for wider society. The history of these debates is the history of fat in culture, from nineteenth-century opera to our global dieting obsession. Fat: A Cultural History of Obesity is a vivid and absorbing cultural guide to one of the most important topics in modern society."--Jacket.
Subjects
The golden bough
Tuesdays with Morrie
Expedition Kon-Tiki
Guns, germs, and steel
Ancient law, its connection with the early history of society and its relaton to modern ideas
The works of Hubert Howe Bancroft
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fat?
This edition of Fat has approximately 237 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Fat?
For most readers, Fat typically takes between 4h 56m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 57m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Fat?
The estimated word count for Fat is approximately 59,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Fat?
Fat was written by Sander L. Gilman.
When was Fat published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.