Fat
Christopher E. Forth
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Fat
by Christopher E. Forth, Alison Leitch, Bloomsbury
Published
2019
Publisher
Reaktion Books, Limited
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9781789140965
Description
Fat. Such a little word evokes big responses. While "fat" describes the size and shape of bodies?their appearance?our negative reactions to corpulence also depend on something tangible and tactile. As this book argues, there is more to fat than meets the eye. Fat: A Cultural History of the Stuff of Life offers reflections on how fat has been perceived and imagined in the West since antiquity. Featuring fascinating historical accounts as well as philosophical, religious, and cultural analyses?including discussions of status, gender, and race?the book digs deep into the past for the roots of our current notions and prejudices. Two central themes emerge: how we have perceived and imagined corpulent bodies over the centuries, and how fat?as a substance as well as a description of body size?has been associated with vitality and fertility as well as perceptions of animality. By exploring the complex ways in which fat, fatness, and fattening have been perceived over time, this book provides rich insights into the stuff our stereotypes are made of.
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How many pages are in Fat?
This edition of Fat has approximately 352 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 7h 20m and 4h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,000 words
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What is the word count of Fat?
The estimated word count for Fat is approximately 88,000 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.
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Who is the author of Fat?
Fat was written by Christopher E. Forth, Alison Leitch, Bloomsbury.
When was Fat published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.