Never Too Thin
Roberta Pollack Seid
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Never Too Thin
Published
1989
Publisher
Prentice Hall Press
Pages
372
ISBN-10
0139251162
Description
Millions of American women are perpetual dieters; many are stricken by devastating, sometimes fatal, eating disorders. Though diet and therapy books abound, few authors have tackled the complex sociocultural background that has influenced women and their view of themselves. Social historian and analyst of popular culture Roberta Pollack Seid presents this perspective, tracing and assessing the origins of weight consciousness up to our current mania. She discovers a dangerous link, dating to the early part of this century, between medical prescriptives and fashion prerogatives. A complex network of influences--from politics and the rise of feminism to insurance company demographics and changes in the food industry--have reinforced and propagated the tie between "fitness" and "thinness." Seid exposes our cherished axioms--"Thinner is healthier" and "Thinner is more beautiful"--As prejudices, not truths. Only by understanding this national obsession can women begin to free themselves from the terrible war it has made them unleash on their own bodies.--From publisher description.
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How many pages are in Never Too Thin?
This edition of Never Too Thin has approximately 372 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 Never Too Thin?
For most readers, Never Too Thin typically takes between 7h 45m and 5h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 93,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 93,000 words
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What is the word count of Never Too Thin?
The estimated word count for Never Too Thin is approximately 93,000 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.
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 Never Too Thin?
Never Too Thin was written by Roberta Pollack Seid.
When was Never Too Thin published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1989. The original work may have been published on a different date.